SAM #W912DQ27SS3812

USACE Kansas City District Market Research for a Pipe-Crawler Inspection System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Kansas City District is seeking market information on one pipe-crawler inspection system to replace its existing ROVR 125. - Buyer and procurement: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District. This is market research for a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) system; no manufacturer, vendor, or part number is identified in the request. - Primary system: One modular, wheel-driven pipe crawler configurable for 6- to 48-inch pipes. It must include interchangeable adjustments and specialized wheels for CMP, VCP, PVC, and RCP pipes, including rubberized, spiked, and stone-gripping wheel types, plus an integrated lifting hook. - Inspection and control equipment: One HD pan-and-tilt camera with 360-degree viewing and waterproofing for at least 14 feet of water head pressure; one rear-facing camera and auxiliary lighting; one motorized reel with at least 650 feet of umbilical and an option to extend it to 1,000 feet; and one controller that records time, slope, distance, photos, and video and supports external output such as HDMI or USB. - Power and accessories: One 2,500–5,000-watt generator operating below 71 dB and able to power the inspection system, one inspector laptop, and a confined-space squirrel-cage blower simultaneously. Include at least two Tiger-tail-style cable protectors, insertion and extendable down-pole rollers, rugged transit cases, and all tools needed for assembly, reconfiguration, and basic field service. Ancillary equipment such as the laptop and blower is not part of the purchase. - Software and support: Provide editable reporting software compliant with NASSCO PACP requirements, with operating-system and reporting-software updates at no additional cost over the system’s operational life. Include printed operator and maintenance manuals, software guides, initial operator training, and lifecycle assistance sourcing replacement parts and authorized service providers. - Named products and organizations: ROVR 125 is identified as the existing system to be replaced; NASSCO is referenced for PACP reporting compliance. No proposed OEM or vendor is named. - Notable requirement: If camera pressurization requires specialized gas, include the pressurization tool and an initial supply of gas canisters.

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only

This notice is issued solely for market research, preliminary planning, and information-gathering purposes in accordance with RFO Part 10 and DFARS Part 210.

This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) No solicitation package is currently available, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs, direct or indirect, incurred by respondents in preparing or submitting responses to this notice. Submittals will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government's review.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK), is conducting market research to identify qualified, capable, and interested parties—capable of delivering a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) pipe crawling inspection system.

The system will be utilized for the internal inspection of non-sanitary municipal and civil infrastructure. Access will typically be gained via standard infrastructure access points, including:

Standard access manholes Drainage flap gates Mechanical access points

The inspection system must be a modular, steerable, wheel-driven unit capable of adjusting to varying pipe sizes, lengths, and construction materials.

Interested parties who meet the technical capabilities are requested to submit a response containing the following information,

Company Legal Name Point of Contact (POC) Name / Title Phone Number & Email Address Unique Entity ID (UEI) CAGE Code SAM.gov Registration Status For NAICS 334519 (Other Physical Testing Equipment Manufacturing) please indicate your firm's status:  Socio-economic Category Other than Small Business Small Business If small business, which socio-economic category?  Does your firm offer a standard Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) crawler that meets the requirements, or does your solution require custom engineering? Do you have the capacity and capability to deliver all components in the Draft Purchase Description? If not, specify what elements cannot be provided?

Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at the designated email address angella.curran@usace.army.mil.

Subject Line Format: W912DQ27SS3812 - Sources Sought Response: [Company Name] - Pipe Crawler System File Format: Adobe PDF only. Deadline: Must be received no later than October 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.

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