RFI ATC NLOS CAT 299D3.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground

6515 Integrity Court, Building 4310, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Caterpillar Command Suite for CAT 299D3 Loader Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit (Serial #LB301509)

RFI Number: 050662-RFI

Release Date: July 29, 2026

Response Due Date: August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

NAICS Code: 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing

PSC Code: 3895 - Miscellaneous Construction Equipment

Requiring Activity: US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Range Control Branch

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All cost data or feedback provided will be treated as information only.

1.0 PURPOSE

The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of the US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Range Control Branch, is seeking information from qualified sources to identify potential vendors capable of supplying and installing a Brand Name Caterpillar Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit for a CAT 299D3 Skid Steer Loader (Serial #LB301509) equipped with a Forestry Mulcher. This RFI is being conducted as part of Government market research to determine industry capabilities, small business participation, and potential sources.

2.0 ESTIMATED COMPONENTS FOR THE CAT

COMMAND NLOS SUITE

To complete a fully integrated Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) / Caterpillar Command Control suite on the manually operated CAT 299D3 vehicle (Serial #LB301509), the following specialized hardware, software, and communication kits are estimated to be required. These components must interface directly with the proprietary Caterpillar electronics, CAN bus, and encrypted remote safety control protocols:

Item Description Part/Model Number (P/N) Estimated Qty

Vision Kit 604-3425 & 617-8508 1

Wi-Fi Kit 638-5489 1

Mobile Mark LTM Dome Antenna 615-7741 1

CISCO IW3702 CPU IW3702 (Commercial-off-the-shelf) 1

Axiomatic Power Converter 603-6623 1

Note: Non-OEM alternatives are technically incompatible with the existing Government-owned Caterpillar Command Center console currently stationed at ATC.

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES & REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

3.1 Required Services

• On-Site Installation: The contractor shall perform complete installation, wiring calibration, and software synchronization of the NLOS remote operations kit on the Government's CAT 299D3 Skid Steer Loader at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

• Operator & Safety Training: The contractor shall provide formal operator training for up to three (3) Government personnel upon complete system integration.

• Quality Assurance & Warranty Support: All components and assembly services must be backed by a standard 12-month manufacturer's warranty beginning upon final acceptance.

• Technical Documentation: Contractor must deliver full Operator's Manuals (CDRL A001) and OEM Certificates of Warranty (CDRL A002) at project completion.

3.2 Delivery & Performance Timeline

• Completion Date: Delivery, installation, and personnel training must be finalized no later than

September 30, 2026.

• Work Location: US Army Aberdeen Test Center, Range Control Branch, Bldg. 358, 6850 Lanyard Rd., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5059.

4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM VENDORS

Interested vendors are requested to submit a response addressing the following key areas:

4.1 Corporate Information

• Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email).

• CAGE Code and DUNS / Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

• Business Size and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS Code 333120.

• Caterpillar Authorized Dealer/Installer Status: Confirm if your company is an authorized partner/dealer of Caterpillar and certified to perform OEM-warranty-compliant installations.

4.2 Technical Capability Statement

• Describe your company's experience in providing and installing Caterpillar remote command/NLOS systems or similar remote heavy equipment control configurations.

• Describe your training capabilities for remote operations systems.

• List any past performance references of same or similar work performed in the past three (3) years.

4.3 Schedule, Pricing, and Market Feedback

• Provide your estimated lead times for the components and installation.

• Provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing for the parts, shipping, installation, and training

(treated as planning data only; do not submit a formal bid).

• Detail any potential technical or safety challenges you foresee for this installation on the CAT 299D3 tracked loader.

5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this RFI should be prepared in a standard document format (PDF, Word or Excel) and shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Submissions must be sent via email to the following Government representatives no later than August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Government Role Name / Office Email / Contact Info

Contract Specialist / Technical

POC

Noah Lane, Range Control Branch noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil, (410) 278-

Contracting Officer Karen Gibson, ACC-APG Division D karen.gibson2.civ@army.mil, (520) 671-3848

6.0 RFI DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTICES

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 10. This is not a solicitation/request for mailto:noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil mailto:karen.gibson2.civ@army.mil proposal and no contract shall be awarded from this Sources Sought. All comments and questions should be sent to Noah Lane, Contract Specialist, at noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil.

All questions and comments must be in Microsoft Word or Excel and sent to the emails listed above; no telephone calls will be accepted. No meetings shall be requested or held related to this RFI. All responses should be electronically submitted to Noah Lane, Contract Specialist, at noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil and received no later than August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.