Special Notice for New Project & Industry Day
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYACC WRN

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command, is announcing a special notice for a new project focused on Unmanned Systems (UxS) with Autonomous Mobility capabilities. This initiative aims to identify two vendors to integrate their systems onto robotic platforms for an Army test scheduled for summer 2026, emphasizing key areas such as Waypoint Navigation, Convoy Operations, Sentry Mode, and Loss of Communications over a performance period of 16 months. The project is critical for enhancing military mobility operations, with a potential follow-on production valued at approximately $111 million for up to 211 units. Interested parties are invited to an Industry Day on May 20, 2025, at the Velocity Center in Sterling Heights, MI, with registration limited to two representatives per company and closing on May 13, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Daniel P. Daubenmeyer at daniel.p.daubenmeyer.civ@army.mil or call 571-588-8828.

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    Daniel P. Daubenmeyer
    (571) 588-8828
    daniel.p.daubenmeyer.civ@army.mil
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    DAI OTA - UXS Autonomous Mobility Special Notice.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is announcing an upcoming project aimed at developing Unmanned Systems (UxS) with Autonomous Mobility capabilities. This initiative, under the DAI Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), seeks to identify two vendors to integrate their systems onto robotic platforms for an Army test scheduled in summer 2026. The project focuses on four key areas: Waypoint Navigation, Convoy Operations, Sentry Mode, and Loss of Communications, with an anticipated performance period of 16 months. An Industry Day is planned for May 20, 2025, at the Velocity Center in Michigan, allowing current members of the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) to learn more about the procurement process and collaborate. Registration is limited to two representatives per company and closes on May 13, 2025. Additionally, one-on-one meetings with the government will be offered for a select number of vendors to discuss their capabilities. This announcement serves as a precursor to a combined Request for White Papers/Proposals and does not constitute a formal award. The information aims to educate industry stakeholders and facilitate collaboration in developing innovative solutions for military mobility operations, with a potential follow-on production estimated at $111 million for up to 211 units.
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