Sources Sought for Man Transportable Robotic Systems, Increment TWO (MTRS II)

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) intends to award a contract to support the Navy owned Man Transportable Robotic Systems, Increment TWO (MTRS II) systems.  This support will include Configuration Management (CM), Engineering Services Support, Engineering Enhancements, and Depot Services. The intended contract will be awarded on a sole source basis to Teledyne FLIR (CAGE 7KJ69), 19 Alpha Road, Suite 101 Chelmsford, MA 01824-4237. Teledyne FLIR The MTRS II systems procured by the Navy are a Modified Commercial Off the Shelf (MCOTS) version of the Teledyne FLIR Centaur platform and while the system uses a Government developed control software, there is an appreciable amount of proprietary software within the system. Teledyne FLIR is the only qualified vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC SS 3204(a)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.

All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code.  In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities.

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 11 July 2024 to:

1. NSWC IHD

Attn: Andrew Baran

andrew.f.baran.civ@us.navy.mil

1.  NSWC IHD

Attn: Megan Pierce

Megan.a.pierce9.civ@us.navy.mil

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