13 -- MARCbot New and Replacement Roobotic Systems and Spare Parts

The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) has a requirement to procure spare parts/components, robotic systems, and replacement robotic systems for MARCbot robotic systems currently being used in contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is to announce PEO STRI’s intent to award a non-competitive sole source FFP Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a set ceiling of $9.5 mil with Exponent for fulfillment of this (MARCbot) requirement through May FY 07. MARCbot robotic systems are currently being utilized in direct support of contingency operations OCONUS. Currently a second source competition is being contemplated and there is a need to cover requirements that arise during the competition process. Exponent is the only known company capable of providing the required support and sustainment capability for these fielded robotic systems during this period without intolerable delays. A response to this synopsis is not required.