OS AI recently received a request from this new entrant WOSB JV focused on Robotics Engineering and Integration, American Droid, which brings together a woman-owned consulting firm focused on advanced technology solutions for public service missions and organizations, and a robotics firm with over two decades of experience building thousands of robots for government and commercial customers. American Droid is seeking partners pursuing SEWP VI, expected to be released soon.
The Ask:
“We are looking to join Large Business and Small Business prime contractors that are submitting bids for Category A under SEWP VI. Specifically, filling the “Technical Area 4a, additional sub-areas “Drones / Robotics: non-offensive, data collection only” requirement under Category A in the RFP.
Beyond SEWP VI, our team is looking to build relationships with Prime contract holders that support Federal customers seeking to acquire pre-built and custom robots. There is a noticeable increase for robotic solutions across the Federal space, but there are very few businesses today across the United States that can execute robot design, fabrication, and production to meet unique agency requirements. With that in mind, we are seeking partnerships with Primes in order to help customers with robotic design, prototypes, development, and operational integration.”
Background:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Information Technology Procurement Office’s (ITPO) 6th Generation of Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurements Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (SEWP VI GWAC) solicitation. The principal purpose of this requirement is to provide the federal government with an all-encompassing one-stop acquisition vehicle for Information Technology Product and Service Solutions.
As of Fall 2023 the “planned release date for the Final Request for Proposal (RFP) is on or about February 2024, with proposals being due approximately 60 calendar days later.” The Draft RFP and details from that period are available here.
The prior iteration of this GWAC, SEWP V consisted of over 140 pre-competed Prime Contract Holders, including more than 100 small businesses.
Details on Technical Area 4a: Supporting Technology/Security Technology
This Technical Area includes peripherals, accessories, and other equipment that support and complement the full implementation of ICT/AV solutions. Included in this group are display terminals and systems and other low-end client systems to allow user connectivity to a full range of computer systems; scanners to allow inputting of information from hard-copy forms; input devices such as sensors directly connected to computer monitoring systems. This group also includes Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) which are single devices that serve several functions, including printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying. All forms of sensors and other data collection devices along with supporting accessories are included in this area.
This group consists of security-oriented technology needed to securely support a full implementation of computer systems and infrastructure. Items in this group will include virus and spyware detection tools, two and three-factor authentication tools, firewalls, auditing tools, intrusion detection systems, encryption capabilities, monitoring tools, and secure remote access tools. Security hardware products include biometric devices and security-related sensors and data input devices.
Mandatory Subareas:
- Multi-Functional Devices (Scanner, Printer, Copier, Fax)
- Security monitoring and control systems
Additional Subareas:
- Drones/Robotics: non-offensive, data collection only
- Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) and navigation systems
- Printer supplies (e.g., Paper, Toner)
- Sensors
- Health IT
- IT testing and measuring technology
- IOT (Internet of Things) and computerized devices
- Bar code technology
- Magnetic stripe readers and encoders
- Biometric identification equipment
- Smart Card technology
- Data acquisition system
- Point of sale technology…
If you are interested in partnering with a robotics engineering and integration firm, please contact American Droid at robots@americandroid.ai. Learn more about the company here.
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