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Aberdeen Test Center CAT 299D3 Non-Line Of Sight (NLOS) Remote Operations Kit

Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W6QK ACC-APG
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Solicitation number
W91CRB-CAT-299D3-NLOS
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
333120
Product service code
6220
Set-aside
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Posted
2026-08-12
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Contracting contact
noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

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 *Command Station *CAT 576-6000 *SEA Station *CAT 599-4855 *Display Arm *CAT 580-5669 *Pedestal Set *CAT 576-6024 *TV’s and Monitors *WCA Kit, CAT Command Compliant *MAST *Power telescoping antenna mast *Radio *Cisco IW3702 Radio *Antenna *Communications Antenna *Camera *Site Camera *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. 7 August 2026: Addition of CAT Command Center to requirement. Additional document A02 Statement of Work CAT Command Center uploaded to attachements. Posting extended to 21 August 2026.

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Noah Lane
Role
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Email
noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil
Secondary
karen.gibson2.civ@army.mil
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