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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Secret Service for an Autonomous Robotic Training System tailored for law enforcement shooting and tactical response training. The government is seeking information to determine market capabilities for a contemplated effort, which is for procurement planning purposes only and not a solicitation. The anticipated effort would be a firm fixed price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with an estimated total contract value of $9. 9 million. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is **** should demonstrate recent and relevant experience in defining capabilities and support requirements for an autonomous robotic training solution, including technical, logistical, and cost information. Specific robotic systems and features are detailed, along with requirements for command and control, communication, and support equipment. The contractor must also demonstrate experience in full-time support, ongoing warranty, software upgrades, spares, and operation/maintenance of the robots. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement (maximum 3 pages) demonstrating understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience. The statement should also identify and propose mitigation strategies for challenges and risks. Small businesses may team with large businesses, with the prime contractor performing at least 50% of the manufacturing cost. Submissions must include organization details, small business standing, contact information, capability description, and history. Responses are due electronically by 4:00 PM ET on May 11, 2026, in MS Word, Excel, or PDF format.
The bid notice states that all responses shall be submitted electronically, via email, no later than 4:00 pm eastern time ET on May 11, 2026.
The contractor must also demonstrate recent within the last 5 years and relevant experience in ongoing warranty, software upgrades, and spares.
The government will review the capability statement to determine if the interested firm is capable of satisfying the requirements based on its demonstrated understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in each of the areas included in the draft performance work statement attachment 1.
The contemplated effort would be a firm fixed price with a oneyear base period and four oneyear option periods. The estimate of 9. 9 million total contract value.