Upgraded Pipe Crawler Inspection System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912DQ27SS3812
- Agency
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ENDIST Kansas City
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Smithville, Missouri, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of delivering a commercial-off-the-shelf pipe crawler inspection system for municipal and civil infrastructure inspection by October 14, 2026. This is a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information only; no solicitation is currently available and the Government incurs no obligation to award. Respondents will receive no reimbursement for proposal preparation costs and submissions will not be returned or formally evaluated.
The system must be a modular, steerable, wheel-driven unit capable of inspecting non-sanitary pipes ranging from 6 to 48 inches in diameter across multiple materials including CMP, VCP, PVC, and RCP. Technical requirements include interchangeable wheel sets (rubberized, spiked, and gripping stone), a high-definition pan-and-tilt primary camera with 360-degree viewing rated for 14 feet of water head pressure, rear-facing backup camera, integrated lifting hook, and motorized cord reel with minimum 650-foot umbilical cable. The system must include a controller displaying real-time data (time, slope, distance), photo and video capture capability, external output ports for Microsoft Teams or equivalent government-approved live-streaming, and NASSCO PACP-compliant reporting software with free updates for system operational life. The vendor must supply a portable generator (2,500–5,000 watts, under 71 dB), transportable Pelican-style storage cases, assembly and service tools, operator and maintenance manuals, initial training, and post-sale support for parts and authorized service providers.
Respondents should submit company legal name, point of contact, UEI, CAGE Code, SAM.gov registration status, NAICS classification under 334519, and socio-economic category designation.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only
This notice is issued solely for market research, preliminary planning, and information-gathering purposes in accordance with RFO Part 10 and DFARS Part 210.
- This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- No solicitation package is currently available, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice.
- The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs, direct or indirect, incurred by respondents in preparing or submitting responses to this notice.
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Submittals will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government's review.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK), is conducting market research to identify qualified, capable, and interested parties—capable of delivering a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) pipe crawling inspection system.
The system will be utilized for the internal inspection of non-sanitary municipal and civil infrastructure. Access will typically be gained via standard infrastructure access points, including:
- Standard access manholes
- Drainage flap gates
- Mechanical access points
The inspection system must be a modular, steerable, wheel-driven unit capable of adjusting to varying pipe sizes, lengths, and construction materials.
Interested parties who meet the technical capabilities are requested to submit a response containing the following information,
- Company Legal Name
- Point of Contact (POC) Name / Title
- Phone Number & Email Address
- Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- CAGE Code
- SAM.gov Registration Status
- For NAICS 334519 (Other Physical Testing Equipment Manufacturing) please indicate your firm's status:
- Socio-economic Category
- Other than Small Business
- Small Business
- If small business, which socio-economic category?
- Socio-economic Category
- Does your firm offer a standard Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) crawler that meets the requirements, or does your solution require custom engineering?
- Do you have the capacity and capability to deliver all components in the Draft Purchase Description? If not, specify what elements cannot be provided?
Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at the designated email address angella.curran@usace.army.mil.
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Subject Line Format: W912DQ27SS3812 - Sources Sought Response: [Company Name] - Pipe Crawler System
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File Format: Adobe PDF only.
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Deadline: Must be received no later than October 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Crawler Inspection System DRAFT.pdf |
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