Sources Sought for Robotic Solution to Modernize the ABMC’s Robotic Headstone Program

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) Overseas Operations office in Paris, France is conducting a sources sought for a Robot Integrator to assess and modernize the agency's headstone engraving robotic program, with responses due by July 10, 2026.

ABMC operates two fixed 3D robotic engraving systems—one at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France and one at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in Seringes-et-Nesles, France—that currently engrave approximately 2,000 headstones annually on Italian marble. The systems process three headstone shapes: Latin cross, Star of David, and Veterans Administration rectangular headstones.

Respondents must provide a comprehensive in-depth analysis for replacing both existing fixed 3D robotic systems and evaluating infrastructure upgrades or modifications at both locations. Additionally, offerors must analyze three alternative options: adding a new fixed 3D robot installation with infrastructure upgrades at Manila, Philippines; developing mobile robotic re-engraving systems for in-cemetery use; and consolidating engraving operations to a single center of excellence at either OAAC or MAAC. The final solution must support new inscriptions and re-engraving, include pumicing capabilities, and be backed by scalable, upgradable, and maintainable software that preserves institutional knowledge regarding fonts, engraving depths, and finishing standards.

Place of performance includes the two existing cemetery locations in France and the potential third location in the Philippines. The anticipated NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services). This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.