94--Autonomous Robotic Weeder
ID: DOIAFBO250045Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS CRUDE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS (9440)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8b9b943182484d99a7d11db3d54aa770/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking sources for the procurement of an autonomous robotic weeder intended for use in agrotechnology classes at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The desired robotic weeder must be a fully autonomous electric device equipped with features such as lithium batteries, GNSS RTK navigation, and various weeding tools to ensure precision in agricultural tasks. This initiative reflects the Bureau's commitment to integrating advanced technology into educational frameworks, promoting innovation and efficiency in agricultural education. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements via email to Jeff Morris at jeff.morris@bie.edu by April 29, 2025, although this is a voluntary request and no funding is available for the information provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Morris, Jeff
    (505) 364-2130
    jeff.morris@bie.edu
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    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking sources for a potential procurement of a robotic weeder to be utilized in agrotechnology classes at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Sources Sought Notice is not a formal request for proposals but serves as market research to gauge vendor capabilities and gather information regarding available robotic weeding technology in line with the established specifications. Key technical requirements include a completely autonomous electric robot, capable of precision weeding and equipped with features like lithium batteries, GNSS RTK navigation, and various weeding tools. BIE aims to understand the market before deciding on potential contract set-asides or open competition. Interested vendors must submit their responses via email by April 29, 2025, including company details and a capabilities statement, although submissions are voluntary and no funds are available for information provided. This attempt reflects BIE's commitment to integrating advanced technology within educational frameworks, aligning with broader goals of innovation and efficiency in agricultural education.
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