CBRN SENSOR INTEGRATION ON ROBOTIC PLATFORMS (CSIRP) CAPABILITY SET 4.0 – EXPANDED CBRN DETECTION AND AUTONOMY

Edgewood Contracting Division, Fort Detrick Request for Project Proposal

W911SR-25-R-CSIRP

Agency: Department of the Army

Office: Army Contracting Command, Edgewood Contracting Division

Location: Fort Detrick, MD, USA

Program Office: JPEO CBRND – Joint Program Manager CBRN Sensors (JPEO-CBRND – JPM CBRN Sensors)

RPP Number: W911SR-25-R-CSIRP

Date Issued: 18 Jun 2025

Proposals Due: 30 Jul 2025 NLT 1400 EST

Questions: Due by 25 Jul 2025 NLT 1400 EST

1. In accordance with Section I of announcement CWMD BOTAA 24-01, the Government is hereby requesting formal submission of preproposals intended to execute a formal agreement under 10 USC 4022(b), Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for the prototype project described below. Upon receipt of a preproposal submitted in response to this RPP, the next steps are as follows:

• The Government will evaluate the preproposal.
• Discussions among the parties, whether in-person, virtually, verbally, or in writing, will occur as appropriate.
• The Government may request a full proposal from the offeror(s).
• Additional discussions may occur as necessary.
• Award(s) may be made after evaluation and selection of a successful preproposal/proposal. (Note: Awards are dependent upon the availability of funds.)

2.This competitive Request for Project Proposal (RPP) is issued to request project proposals in compliance with 10 USC 4022 and is being issued for planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to award an agreement, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. This RPP is for the requirement described in Attachment 1, Statement of Objectives (SOO).

 3. JPM CBRN Sensors has identified a need to advance the integration of CBRN sensors and autonomy capabilities onto                 unmanned aircraft system (UAS), unmanned ground system (UGS), and unmanned surface vessel (USV) platforms. Any                   award resulting from this RPP may be issued as an agreement under the authority of 10 USC 4022, with the expectation of a           prototype testing event followed by final prototype development of the successful prototype. Follow on the purchase of                       quantities necessary for fielding and sustainment are considered.

4. Attached is the full announcement for consideration. Preproposals must be limited to ten (10) pages (not including cover sheet or supporting attachments for key personnel, intellectual property (IP), and cost information) and include a description of the relevant technology including supporting data, the scope of the proposed effort including a high-level Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and a description of the proposer’s research, development, manufacturing, past performance, or other special qualifications. Submissions must also document the performers ability to meet the objectives and deliverables listed in the SOO. The preproposal must include a listing of existing patents or background IP for consideration, in addition to specify data rights for the subject data developed under the proposed prototype. The preproposal must also include an anticipated rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost for the efforts described in the preproposal, including a table demonstrating high level breakdown of the elements of cost for consideration (labor, hours, materials, ODC’s, other costs, indirects and fee) based on fiscal year. Preproposals shall be submitted in accordance with CWMD BOTAA-24-01 Section III.B.1 “Other Transaction Agreements for Prototypes” to the below listed mailboxes only:

usarmy.detrick.dod-jpeo-cbrnd.mbx.baa@army.mil

richard.w.totten2.civ@army.mil

alexander.z.mayatte.civ@army.mil

Late submissions will not be considered.

All questions must be submitted NLT 1400 25 Jul 2025.

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Answers to received questions posted below in file named 'CRM Questions for RPP_25JUN2025'.

The list of potential teaming partners based on Industry Day Participation may also be found in the aformentioned file.