DCI-SOCOM-Andros Robot-ah

The State of Illinois Department of State Police (ISP) is issuing a sole source notice of intent to award a contract to Remotec, Inc. for the procurement of one Remotec Andros FX robot. The ISP Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU), which serves as the explosive detection and mitigation asset for the Illinois State Weapons of Mass Destruction Team (SWMDT), requires the Andros FX robot to replace aging and failing equipment in order to sustain their ability to respond to and defeat improvised explosive devices (IED) and weapons of mass destruction incidents. The Remotec Andros FX robot is the only large frame robot made in the U.S. that meets the HDU's technical requirements, including features such as arm reach, lifting capacity, and fiber optic data link. Remotec is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Andros FX robot, and ISP HDU members are required to maintain proficiency on this model through the FBI Hazardous Devices School certification program. The estimated value of this sole source procurement is $459,589.

The notice indicates that the hearing will be canceled unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by April 8th at 4 p.m. If a public hearing is requested, ISP will present testimony justifying the sole source procurement, and any interested parties may present testimony for or against the sole source award. The contract may obligate the State to future maintenance and parts purchases from the sole source vendor, Remotec, Inc. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are provided, and no incumbent vendor information is included.