Improvements for Prototype Pipe Inspection Robot
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00173-15-R-MI01
- Agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to Electromechanica, Inc.
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N00173-15-C-2026 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- PSC
- Not on record
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
NRL is in possession of a prototype robot developed by Electromechanica, Inc. (EMI) and is tasked with conducting extensive experiments in order to define performance capability in relevant environments; however in order to evaluate the EMI prototype robot in increasingly more realistic environments, modifications, including testing of advanced software and improved hardware to environmentally seal the robot for use in realistic hostile environments are required. After initial laboratory testing of these aspects, modifications to the robot system will be provided to NRL for determination of system effectiveness and operational related parameters in increasingly more realistic environments. NRL conducted experiments will focus on performance factors such as in-pipe mobility and the ability for the robot to transport sensor package(s)or provide more information on pipe condition. Test matrices and hardware used in NRL experiments will be modified to incorporate results of the additional capabilities developed in this tasking.
It is not the intent of this work to develop or evaluate alternative robotic systems but to provide modifications required for relevant environment experimentation of the EMI prototype robot. Tasks involve software and hardware upgrades and laboratory based experimentation. 4 tasks are defined and additional details are provided below:
1) Technical support for NRL experimentation,
2) Operation in wet/dirty environment (environmental sealing),
3) Operational stability through software and hardware error handling,
4) Improvements in linear actuation and maintainability.
Update #1 ·
Synopsis - Notice of Government Intent to Sole Source
Solicitation Number N00173-15-R-MI01
The Naval Research Laboratory intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition, as implemented by FAR 6.302-5(b)(6). The contract will be conducting extensive experiments to determine the performance capability in relevant environments of the novel pipe robot.
This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to complete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability with regard to this requirement no later than 12:00 noon EST, (23 July - 7 Aug 2015). All information submitted should support the Offeror's capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide documentation indicating an offer's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via e-mail if the total file size is less than 5Mb. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to Malisa.mitchell@nrl.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| signed_J A.pdf |
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