ATF Man-Portable Robot Program Quadruped (Legged) Robots

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking to procure six man-portable quadruped (legged) robotic systems for use by Special Response Teams during high-risk warrant executions. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services, with a two-phase evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will prioritize NIST Testing and Technical Capability, followed by Operational Capability/Ease of Use, Availability, Past Performance, and Price. The solicitation requires robots with specific technical capabilities including pan-tilt-zoom cameras, two-way audio, lighting for dark conditions, mesh radio nodes, and diversionary device placement capabilities. Proposals are due by December 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET, with Phase II NIST testing scheduled to begin around December 9, 2024. Offerors must demonstrate nearly continuous operational performance over an 8-hour period during testing.

The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting small businesses in the engineering services sector. The place of performance is Sterling, VA, with a contract period of 180 days from award. The solicitation requires compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, records management, personnel security, and cloud security requirements. Vendors must provide commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) robotic systems that can operate in various environments and carry additional tactical payloads, specifically including a 4-watt Silvus radio mesh node. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value, but the requirement is for six tactical quadruped robots with comprehensive technical and operational specifications. Potential offerors will be evaluated through a rigorous two-phase process that includes technical review and hands-on operational testing to ensure the robots meet the ATF's specialized tactical requirements.