Purchase of Digital Lidar Sensors
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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Ouster Inc. for the purchase of Digital Lidar Sensors. This acquisition, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13), is for two OS1 Rev 07.1 Bundle sensors to support the construction of robotic mapping platforms. While a solicitation will not be issued, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for two (2) OS1 Rev 07.1 Bundle Ouster manufactured sensor devices. These sensors are critical for supporting the construction of robotic mapping platforms, serving as the primary perception modality for these systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Awardee: Ouster Inc.
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Response Due: Not specified in the provided data (description states "date specified above", but no date is given).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to challenge the sole source intent. Submissions must:
- Demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill the requirement.
- Include a description of past experience with similar requirements.
- Provide references for past experience.
Submissions should be sent via email to Christy.J.Love@usace.army.mil. The notice identifier (a9b953aba1884780b4e18d1a773948e3) must be included in the subject line. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and a solicitation will not be issued. The Government's determination on whether to conduct a competitive procurement, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will be considered only for this purpose.