What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting a non-set-aside contract for a Caterpillar Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit, specifically designed for a CAT 299D3 tracked vehicle. This kit will be used at the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland and must operate in various weather conditions. The notice type is presolicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the solicitation for updates, and the delivery deadline is September 30, 2026. The contract is suitable for businesses in the heavy machinery manufacturing industry, as indicated by the NAICS code 333120.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Caterpillar Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit
This Notice of Intent/Pre-solicitation Notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This notice is published for this proposed action in accordance with FAR 5.101(a).
The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD has a requirement entitled: Caterpillar Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit and intends to solicit quotes in accordance with FAR 12.201 simplified procedures, utilizing a Brand Name Limited Sources justification pursuant to FAR 12.102(a). All quotations received will be evaluated for technical acceptability and one (1) firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offer; subject to the availability of funds.
The general scope of services requires the Contractor to provide all supplies, installation, and personnel training for (1) brand-name Caterpillar Command NLOS Remote Operations Kit This requirement converts an existing Government-owned manually operated CAT 299D3 Skid Steer Loader (Serial # LB301509) into an unmanned, remotely operated platform.
Contractor shall provide the following items / services:
* Vision Kit (P/N 604-3425) – Qty: 1
* Vision Kit (P/N 617-8508) – Qty: 1
* Wi-Fi Kit (P/N 638-5489) – Qty: 1
* Mobile Mark LTM Dome Antenna (P/N 615-7741) – Qty: 1
* CISCO IW3702 CPU – Qty: 1
* Axiomatic Power Converter (P/N 603-6623) – Qty: 1
* Operators Manuals for all components
* On-site Installation – Qty. 1
* Training Session for up to 3 personnel – Qty. 1
All components provided must be covered by a full one-year (12-month) commercial manufacturer's warranty starting upon final government acceptance. Delivery and installation services must be completed no later than September 30, 2026 at the US Army Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
The requirements will be detailed in the RFQ when distributed. Quotes will be due within 5 days of reciept of the RFQ.
No copies of the RFQ will be available on SAM.gov. Interested vendors are responsible for checking https://SAM.gov for any update(s) to this Notice.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.