Three (3) Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robots (HEKTR).

(1) Action Code :      SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date :  17 August 2023

(3) Classification Code: 53

(4) NAICS Code:  333998

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 700 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:     6375 Johnson Road,
Building 321
Aberdeen Proving Ground MD, 21005

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for three (3) Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robots (HEKTR).

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX23Q0217

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 24 August 2023

(10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. The Contractor shall provide three (3) Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robots (HEKTR). Technical Specifications below:

• The Contractor shall provide three (3) Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robots systems that afford moving target capability that features zoned scoring, programmable path delineation, dynamic and variable acceleration, velocity, and directional vector changes during target engagement trials, and critically, the capability to shoot back at the firing position to afford improved contextual realism and stressor feedback to shooters.  

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

1.  Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 333998 700 employee’s standard that accompanies NAICS code 333998.  If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

1. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 24 August 2023. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

 (13) Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

6375 Johnson Road, building 1115,

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance:

16 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).