Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS)
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70US0926C70094857
- Agency
-
Secret Service
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70US0926C70094857 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Marathon Targets Inc.
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Laurel, Maryland 20707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security US Secret Service has awarded a sole-source contract to Marathon Targets, Inc. for an Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) and Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Target Training as a Service, with a total estimated value of $11,784,524, on September 29, 2026.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), only one responsible source. The Secret Service determined that Marathon Targets is the sole vendor capable of providing military-grade autonomous robotic targets with realistic three-dimensional capabilities, indoor close-quarters operation, real-time hit detection, all-weather functionality, and autonomous navigation. Market research, including an RFI posted April 30, 2026 with a May 11, 2026 response deadline, identified three respondents: Marathon Targets (qualified), MPV Robotics (rejected for lack of indoor autonomous capability), and BHPE LLC (rejected for insufficient information). The incumbent vendor, also Marathon Targets, currently performs under Contract 70US0923C70093222, expiring September 28, 2026, with an exceptional CPAR rating.
The contract comprises $11,268,900 for ARTS services and $515,624 for travel costs. Period of performance is one year (September 29, 2026 through September 28, 2027) with four one-year option periods extending through September 28, 2031. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, funded with FY26 Operations and Support funds, and executed under FAR 12.201-1 simplified acquisition procedures as a contingency operation support acquisition. Place of performance is James J. Rowley Training Center, supporting live fire simulation munitions training for law enforcement personnel. The contract was approved by Salvatore Saraceno, Head of Contracting Activity, on August 15, 2026.
Notice text
This contract is to provide a Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS). The system will replicate real world training scenarios for live fire and simulation munition training. The ARTS will be comprised of mobilization of the system to accommodate various off-site training venues for law enforcement personnel, improving operational readiness and tactical decision-making.
These Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) must be capable of operating indoors and capbale of navigation, obstacle avoidance, and scenario simulation for law enforcement personnel.
Awarded contract 70US0926C70094857 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-29.
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