Robotic Asset Characterization System
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- Solicitation number
- N0017325SSNML01
- Agency
- Office of Naval Research Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Jason Calandruccio jason.d.calandruccio.civ@us.navy.mil (202) 924-1182
- Morgan Lynch morgan.d.lynch.civ@us.navy.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory is seeking potential sources for a Robotic Asset Characterization System (RACS), a sophisticated scientific research equipment procurement. The Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing seven robotic configurations with specific technical specifications. Key requirements include robot arms with 1.0-2.0 meter reach, 20-40kg payload capacity, pneumatic grippers, integrated safety scanners, and mobile cart systems with positioning capabilities. Interested contractors must submit responses by May 19, 2025, via email to morgan.d.lynch.civ@us.navy.mil, with documentation not exceeding 30 pages. The notice requires respondents to provide company information, NAICS codes, business size, capabilities statement, and detailed technical specifications for proposed equipment.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of contractors. The system involves seven complete robotic configurations, including two heavy payload robot arms, seven sets of grippers, and seven mobile carts with comprehensive positioning and safety capabilities. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity of the system suggests a potentially significant investment in research and development technology. The contract anticipates 12-24 month warranties and phone support for the first year of use. The RACS will be used for diverse scientific applications, including adversarial simulation, field positioning of assets, optical characterizations, and hardware-in-the-loop functions across indoor research and test facility environments.
Notice text
The Naval Research Laboratory is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirement described in the attached Specifications for Robotic Asset Characterization System. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is to:
- Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of performing the work further described in the attached draft Specifications exist; and
- Determine if the contractor can meet the required specifications
NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:
- Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC) with associated contact information
- Suggested NAICS/PCS Codes that are appropriate for this requirement
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Category for the identified NAICS
- Unique Entity ID and/or CAGE Code
- Capabilities Statement detailing the specific hardware set that meets the Government’s provided Specifications. Clearly identify the items by brand name (if any), make or model number, and include any descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information.
- Any questions/suggestions related to this procurement
- Whether the proposed item would be considered a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101
Responses should be no more than 30 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at morgan.d.lynch.civ@us.navy.mil.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a SSN for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0017325SSNML01SSN_Use Cases.pdf | ||
| N0017325SSNML01SSN_Specs.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Asset Characterization System | Award Notice | |
| Robotic Asset Characterization System | Solicitation | |
| Robotic Asset Characterization System | Pre-Solicitation |
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