Sources Sought Notice _ SXSW Battle Bots

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston seeks sources to organize, promote, and host a live robot-combat event during South by Southwest 2024 Conference & Festivals for Army Futures Command. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by January 27, 2024 detailing their experience, pricing, and recommendations for improving competition. The statement of work involves non-personal services to plan and conduct a two-day robot competition event on March 10-11, 2024 in Austin, Texas, including engagement activities and interactive build/battle stations, with event promotion, setup, execution, tear-down, and a post-event report.

No set-aside will be used, with requirements classified under NAICS 711211 for Spectator Sports with a size standard of $47 million. Responses should identify conditions restricting competition and solutions for improved small business participation. The Army will evaluate capabilities to structure requirements maximizing small business competition. Interested vendors are requested to submit capability statements not exceeding ten pages by January 27th, 2024 for consideration under solicitation number W9124J24QBOTS.