Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide an Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) for the United States Secret Service (USSS) James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC). The system will replicate real-world training scenarios for live fire and simulation munition training, enhancing operational readiness and tactical decision-making for law enforcement personnel.

• Provide a fully operational ARTS, including hardware, software, training modules, maintenance, and support services.

• The system must be capable of autonomous operation, scenario customization, data collection, and performance assessment in various training environments.

• Basic Services include providing an ARTS capable of navigation, obstacle avoidance, and scenario simulation.

• Key components include:

  • One (1) Autonomous Robotic System with 8 All-Terrain Autonomous Robot Infantry Targets, 1 Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Target, and 4 CQB Autonomous Robotic Infantry Targets.
  • Three (3) Command and Control Stations capable of managing multiple robotic assets.
  • Two (2) Communication Range Extension Kits.
  • One (1) Smart Range Trailer and one (1) T100-Hundred Transportation Trailer.

• Support Services include vendor operators, training, maintenance, technical support, system integration, spare parts, and program management.

• The system must consistently deliver accurate, reliable, and repeatable training feedback and scenarios (PRS #1).

• Achieve a system uptime of 99%, excluding scheduled maintenance (PRS #2).

• Real-time monitoring and feedback with a response time of less than 2 seconds in 95% of operational instances (PRS #3).

• Maintain system safety, preventing operational failures (PRS #4).

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: James J. Rowley Training Center and other locations within the National Capitol Region. Travel outside the NCR may be required.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) required within 30 days of award.

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Services may be required on federal holidays.

• Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and undergo suitability assessments and background investigations based on risk level.

• Data Rights: Government has unlimited rights to all produced documents and materials.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions apply.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on the capabilities of sources for an Autonomous Robotic Training System for law enforcement shooting and tactical response training. It is for procurement planning purposes only and not a request for proposal or quote. The government will not reimburse costs for response development.

The contemplated effort involves a firm-fixed-price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, estimated at $9.9 million total contract value. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 (Engineering Services).

The system should include:

• One (1) Autonomous Robotic System:
  • Eight (8) All-Terrain Autonomous Robot Infantry Targets
  • One (1) Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Target
  • Four (4) CQB Autonomous Robotic Infantry Targets

Target features should include real-time response in live fire, flinching, audio response, ease of use indoors/outdoors, ability to patrol, scatter, chase, attack positions, and act as an opposing force, with hit detection and ballistic protection.

• Command and Control:

  • Three (3) Command and Control Stations capable of managing multiple robotic assets.

• Communication and Range Extension:

  • Two (2) Communication Range Extension Kits.

• Support Equipment:

  • One (1) Smart Range Trailer for mobile training operations.
  • One (1) T100-Hundred Transportation Trailer.

• Support Services:

  • Vendor operators for robotic targets.
  • Comprehensive training for personnel.
  • Maintenance and technical support.
  • System integration and customization.
  • Spare parts and consumables.
  • Maintenance logs and remediations.

Respondents must demonstrate recent (within 5 years) relevant experience in:

• Full-time support for operational requirements.
• Ongoing warranty, software upgrades, and spares.
• Operation and maintenance of robots and associated equipment.
• On-premises support.

Capabilities statements should not exceed three (3) total pages, using 12-point Times New Roman font. They should demonstrate understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience. Firms should also identify challenges and risks. The government will review statements to determine capability.

Submissions must include:

• Organization Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number.
• Small business standing and type (if applicable).
• Primary point of contact information.
• Description of organizational capability and history relative to similar requirements.

If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, the prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies (excluding materials), per FAR clause 52.219-14.

Responses are due no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on May 11, 2026, submitted electronically via email to the points of contact listed. Submissions should be in MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF format.