Sources_Sought_with_Specs__Robotic_Weeder__SIPI_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Reference Number # DOIAFBO250045

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY BIE.

The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

REQUIREMENT: BIE is seeking to acquire a robotic weeder for use in agrotechnology classes. BIE anticipates issuing a solicitation and subsequent contract for the purchase of one robotic weeder. The draft specifications are attached.

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

Delivery: Negotiable

Delivery Address: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, 9169 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120.

Contractors will need to provide the information listed below:

1) Name of Company

2) Company Address

3) Unique Entity Identification (UEID) Number (Active)

4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

5) ISBEE (Yes or No)

6) Point of Contact (include telephone number and email address)

7) Brief Capabilities Statement that explain the robotic weeder, and how it compares to the specifications provided.

The purpose of this market research is to survey prospective vendors in order to collect data, comments, and other information pertaining to this industry. Upon review of the responses to this sources sought notice, BIE will determine if a set-aside (in full or in part) or procurement through full and open competition is in their best interest. IEE and ISBEE set-asides take precedence. BIE is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for any information received from potential sources. All information submitted in response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. Only electronic mail will be acceptable for vendor’s submissions. No feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding such submissions.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Tuesday, 29 April 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Responses to this notice shall not exceed 10 pages and shall be sent via electronic mail to Jeff W. Morris at jeff.morris@bie.edu. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

Specifications Autonomous Agricultural Robot 16 April 2025

General Description: Completely autonomous, compact, electric robot for mechanical weeding of row crops and other farming tasks.

Technical Requirements

· Batteries, lithium, 2 x 100 AH and 2.6 kWh (minimum)

· Robot charger, minimum 16 amp

· GNSS RTK antenna with batteries and charger

· Remote control with charger

· Trailer towing capacity up to 300 kg

· Maximum weight 150 kg (330 lbs) with tools

· Maximum dimensions 40 x 100 cm (18 x 40 in.)

· 4-wheel drive traction

· Navigation guidance by camera and laser, minimum precision 2 cm (0.8 in.)

· Tools for weeding and hoeing between plant rows, including:

· Spring tine harrow

· Spring hoe

· Five teeth harrow

· High tine harrow

· Left brush

· Right brush

· V share

· Accessories:

· Tool holder

· Leaf guard

· Side flange

· Double wheels

Required Support Service

· GNSS RTK correction subscription for precise geolocation

· Mapping service

· Mobile connectivity

· Software updates

· Customer technical support available 7 days per week

· Technical training for 2 persons, ½ day minimum

· Delivered to:

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) 9169 Coors Blvd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120