NOI Sole Source: Spartan Controller Replacement 0384

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of replacement parts for REMOTEC robots, specifically the Spartan controller. The FBI intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with REMOTEC, Inc., the sole manufacturer and distributor of these proprietary parts.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform interested parties of the FBI's intent to procure the replacement Spartan controller through a sole source negotiation with REMOTEC, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The due date for responding to this notice is April 29, 2024. Interested parties may identify their interest or capabilities by contacting the Contracting Officer, Victoria McDaniels, via email. The information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, at the government's discretion. The FBI requires these replacement parts to maintain its ability to train personnel and conduct safe field operations with the highest reliability on the REMOTEC robots, which are industry standard equipment.