Autonomous Transport Vehicle System (ATV-S)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for the Autonomous Transport Vehicle System (ATV-S). This notice announces the intent to award one (1) FAR-based follow-on production contract for the ATV-S, which will enable autonomous convoy operations, remote teleoperation by Soldiers, and pre-planned route execution via waypoint navigation. The anticipated contract will be a ten-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Responses are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The ATV-S is designed to provide advanced capabilities for military operations, specifically focusing on:
- Autonomous Movement: Enabling convoy operations without direct human intervention.
- Teleoperation: Allowing remote control by a Soldier for enhanced flexibility and safety.
- Waypoint Navigation: Executing pre-planned routes efficiently. The system falls under the Product Service Code 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (announcing intent for a FAR-based follow-on production contract)
- Contract Vehicle: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Ten years
- Commerciality: Non-commercial
- Authority: 10 United States Code (USC) 4022
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, indicating the Government's intent to award a contract. Further details regarding the solicitation, including specific requirements and evaluation criteria, are expected to be released at a later date. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation.