Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) System Technical Support (STS)
ID: W56HZV-20-D-0061-P00020Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors capable of providing System Technical Support (STS) for the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) systems, originally manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. This procurement aims to identify qualified contractors who can deliver software and hardware development, system upgrades, and sustainment support to enhance the SMET systems' lifecycle and address obsolescence issues. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and technological advancement of these robotic systems, with potential contracts expected to be awarded as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) or Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) over a five-year period. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 1200 EST on November 6, 2024, to Helene Bell at helene.m.bell.civ@army.mil.

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