Opportunity
SAM #70US0926C70094857
Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) Sole Source Procurement for US Secret Service
Buyer
U.S. Secret Service
Posted
September 21, 2026
Identifier
70US0926C70094857
NAICS
541330, 334511
This opportunity is for the U.S. Secret Service to acquire an Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) for tactical training. - Sole source procurement to Marathon Targets, Inc. identified as the only qualified vendor - ARTS will support live fire and simulation munitions training at the James J. Rowley Training Center - System includes autonomous robotic targets capable of indoor and outdoor operation - Features include real-time hit detection, autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and scenario simulation - Contract covers a base year plus four option years (total five years) - Estimated contract value is $11,784,524, including travel costs for mobilization and support - No detailed part numbers provided; procurement is for a complete system - Market research and RFI responses confirmed Marathon Targets as the sole qualified OEM - Travel costs are included for off-site training venue support
Period of Performance: - Base year: 09/29/2026 to 09/28/2027 - Four option years: 09/29/2027 to 09/28/2031 - Total duration: 5 years
Key Requirements: - System must replicate realistic training environments for law enforcement - Must be mobile, operate indoors and outdoors, and support operational readiness
Description
This contract is to provide a Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS). The system will replicate real world training scenarios for live fire and simulation munition training. The ARTS will be comprised of mobilization of the system to accommodate various off-site training venues for law enforcement personnel, improving operational readiness and tactical decision-making.
These Autonomous Robotic Training System (ARTS) must be capable of operating indoors and capbale of navigation, obstacle avoidance, and scenario simulation for law enforcement personnel.