Special Notice for The Autonomous Mobility Solution for Robotic Ground Vehicles
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

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https://sam.gov/opp/75aa1ff0058e4d1eaa722f8e32cc7331/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is announcing a Special Notice regarding the Autonomous Mobility Solution for Robotic Ground Vehicles (RCVs). This initiative aims to assess industry capabilities to provide autonomous mobility for Army robotic vehicles, with a focus on reducing soldier cognitive load by enabling RCVs to operate with minimal human oversight. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance ground maneuver warfare and will involve a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) under the Detroit Arsenal Innovation Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), with a projected 12-month performance period. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Daniel Daubenmeyer at daniel.p.daubenmeyer.civ@army.mil for further inquiries or to reach out to the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) for membership details prior to the RPP release.

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    Daniel Daubenmeyer
    daniel.p.daubenmeyer.civ@army.mil
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    Special Notice_RCV Autonomous.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to issue a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) for an Autonomous Mobility Solution for Robotic Ground Vehicles (RCVs) under the Detroit Arsenal Innovation Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), W56HZV-23-9-D001. Established between ACC-DTA and the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) on September 1, 2023, this initiative focuses on deploying autonomous capabilities in robotic vehicles to enhance ground maneuver warfare. The goal is to reduce soldier cognitive load by allowing RCVs to operate with minimal human oversight. The prototype project, with a projected 12-month period of performance, aims to assess industry capabilities for this technology, although future applications for other robotic vehicles are also considered. The announcement serves as an advance notification for NAMC members prior to the upcoming RPP, not as a solicitation for proposals. Additionally, a follow-on production effort is anticipated. Interested parties can reach out to NAMC for membership details or contact the designated government representative, Daniel Daubenmeyer, for further inquiries.
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