RFI Autonomous Robotic Target System Final.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

OFFICE OF TRAINING/JAMES J. ROWLEY TRAINING CENTER/

SPECIALTY PROGRAM BRANCH

This notice constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.201 for the purpose of determining the capability of sources in the marketplace for a contemplated effort for an Autonomous Robotic Training System tailored for law enforcement shooting and tactical response training applications. This RFI is for procurement planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal/quote, solicitation, or commitment on the part of the Government to issue any future solicitation or award. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request.

The contemplated effort would be a firm fixed price with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The estimate of ($9.9 million total contract value). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is NAICS: 541330

Responses must show demonstrated, recent, and relevant experience in the areas of defining the capabilities and support requirements necessary for a comprehensive autonomous robotic training solution by providing technical, logistical, and cost information to inform the future acquisition actions.

• One (1) Autonomous Robotic System, including:

• Eight (8) All-Terrain Autonomous Robot Infantry Targets

• One (1) Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Target

• Four (4) CQB Autonomous Robotic Infantry Targets

All targets listed above should have the following features: real time response in live fire scenarios to include flinching, audio response when hit, ease of use for indoor and outdoor environments, ability to perform tasks such as patrolling information, scattering to cover, chasing other fleeing targets, attacking a position using bounding techniques, or be programmed to act as a single robotic opposing force, with hit detection & hit indication. The targets should also have ballistic protection from various ammunition calibers.

Command and Control:

Three (3) Command and Control Stations - capable of managing multiple robotic assets simultaneously

Communication and Range Extension Two (2) Communication Range Extension Kits, to ensure reliable communication across varied operational environments

Support Equipment:

One (1) Smart Range Trailer for mobile training operations

One (1) T100-Hundred Transportation Trailer for transportation and deployment of robotic assets

Support Services

- Vendor operators for robotic targets based on the James J. Rowley Training Center

- Comprehensive training for personnel

- Maintenance and technical support as needed

- System integration and customization services

- Spare parts and consumables

- Maintenance logs (routine and emergency) and remediations for robotic targets

The Contractor must also demonstrate/describe recent (within the last 5 years) and relevant experience in the following areas in addition to the supply of the physical target system noted above:

Full-time support at the location for all operational requirements.

Ongoing warranty, software upgrades, and spares Operation and maintenance of the robots and associated equipment All software upgrades, All spares and maintenance, Ongoing warranty, and on-premises support

For the contemplated effort, the Contractor will be required to provide:

- Technical specifications and capabilities

- System interoperability features

- Deployment and operational considerations

- Estimated costs and pricing structure

- Lead times and delivery schedules

- Past performance and references

- Support and maintenance plans

If demonstrating any of the aforementioned requires reference to specific contracts, indicate those contract numbers respective to each capability example described, to include a point of contact for each referenced contract. Should there be teaming or subcontracting arrangements referenced, identification of specific contract numbers will be required for those arrangements as well. If the services demonstrated were performed for a private vendor, please also provide for such requirements a verifying reference.

All interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement, which shall not exceed three

(3) total pages and no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman font.

The capability statement should demonstrate understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in meeting the work requirements identified in Attachment # 1, Draft Performance Work Statement. Finally, interested firms should identify challenges and risks associated with meeting the requirements of the Summary Scope of Work and how the organization would minimize those risks. The Government will review the capability statement to determine if the interested firm is capable of satisfying the requirements based on its demonstrated understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in each of the areas included in the Draft Performance Work Statement (Attachment #1). Please note that a small business concern may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of a large business partner under a teaming arrangement. If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, then the response to this notice must clearly discuss the areas of the Draft Performance Work Statement that the small business firm intends to perform and the specific areas that the large business teaming partner intends to perform. Please note that the prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies (excluding the cost of materials), pursuant to the FAR clause at 52.219-14 entitled “Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-03)(effective November 28, 2025)”.

In furnishing the requested information, please include the following as part of the submission:

1. Name of the Organization

2. Address of the Organization

3. CAGE Code and UEI Number for the Organization

4. Small business standing (i.e. large or small business) under NAICS Code 541330 – Engineering Services ($5.5 million)

5. If a Small Business, indicate Small Business Type(s) (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Veteran Owned Small Business, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

6. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact for Capabilities Statement

7. A description of your organization’s capability to meet the requirements stated above

8. A summary of your organization’s history relative to similar requirements

As much as possible, it is preferred that capability statements be nonproprietary. However, capability statements with company-sensitive data and concepts will be accepted, and the Government will respect restricted data markings. Responders are expected to appropriately mark their submissions that contain proprietary information; receipt of classified materials is not anticipated.

All responses shall be submitted electronically, via email, no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on May 11, 2026, to the points of contact listed below. Only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence.

Points of Contact

Contract Specialist: Casey Cauffman, Casey.Cauffman-Davis@usss.dhs.gov

Contracting Officer: Erik Syfert, Erik.Syfert@usss.dhs.gov mailto:Casey.Cauffman-Davis@usss.dhs.gov mailto:Erik.Syfert@usss.dhs.gov