SPECIAL NOTICE
58 -- Notice of Intent - ReconRobotics
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2022 10:51:09 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FBI-JEH WASHINGTON DC 20535 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20535
- Solicitation Number
- NOI-0002299
- Response Due
- 6/24/2022 11:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Christina Wheeless
- E-Mail Address
-
cmwheeless@fbi.gov
(cmwheeless@fbi.gov)
- Description
- PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.� The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order with ReconRobotics (Edina, MN) for the purpose of procuring replacement Throwbot 2 Base Kits for the FBI�s National Tactical Training Unit (NTTU).� This micro-robot platform enables operators to obtain instantaneous video and audio reconnaissance within indoor and outdoor environments.� Designed to withstand drops of up to 30 feet onto concrete, the robot can be thrown into hazardous situations to allow operators to quickly make informed decisions.� The micro-robot is designed to be able to crawl over a variety of terrain, clearing obstacles up to 2� tall.� The micro-robot can be directed to move through a structure and transmit real time video and audio to the OCU II controller.� This could be used to identify subject locations, room layouts, confirm presence of hostage locations and many other tacitly relevant information.���� This platform is the current micro-robot platform that is the standard robot for the FBI SWAT program.� Due to the size, weight and specific performance characteristics, this platform meets all the current requirements the SWAT program has for a micro-robot.� This is also a direct replacement to the robots in use and will not require operators to be trained on the specifics of a new device.� This is an officer safety device that is a critical tool for the FBI SWAT program.����� Market research efforts conducted by the NTTU include internet queues, speaking with various vendor representatives, and attending tradeshows. This market research revealed that the ReconRobotics, Inc. Throwbot 2 Base Kit is the best platform to meet the requirements of the NTTU. ReconRobotics, Inc. is the sole distributer and manufacturer of the micro-robot in use by the FBI SWAT program. In addition, this is also a direct replacement to the robots currently in use by NTTU and will not require operators to be trained on the specifics of a new device.��� This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration�s SAM.gov website (www.SAM.gov).� Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the beta.SAM.gov site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.� The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 1,250 employees.� The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.� This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and submit a capabilities statement in response to this requirement by contacting Christina Wheeless via email only at CMWheeless@fbi.gov, no later than 1:00pm (Central) on Friday, June 24, 2022.� Responses sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered.� Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.� A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.�� Vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012, to receive government contracts.� The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with the SAM.� Please ensure that your company�s SAM information is updated and accurate.� This includes: TIN, EFT, DUNs, addresses, and contact information.� The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.�
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/14bf1cf7822e4115b8940a3f63d9a94b/view)
- Record
- SN06363360-F 20220623/220621230059 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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