The Danish Defence Acquisition and
Logistics Organization (hereinafter referred to as DALO) plans to invite tenders
for a Framework Agreement regarding acquisition of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
(UGVs), and is therefore looking for information on how to structure a possible
future tender. The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to
understand how the best possible tender can be arranged both for DALO and the suppliers
according to the EC regulation. It should be stressed that this notice is not a
call for tenders and participation in the discussions will not be required for
later prequalification.
By a UGV, DALO understands a system
which consists of a moving platform with one or multiple sensors, a control
station and slave monitors and the possibility to share the feed with other
participants in existing tactical networks or via other means of wireless
communication.
DALO envisions some of the following
characteristics of the product:
A small unit with a total weight less
than 4 kilos that can withstand to be thrown and dropped, and can perform
reconnaissance within short distances. It shall be portable by one dismounted
soldier.
The UGV will be used both outdoor and
in buildings and shall have a Line Of Sight (LOS) radius outdoor of minimum 75
meters and indoor of no less than 25 meters. The sensors must in daylight and
darkness (IR or thermal) identify personnel, equipment, vehicles and weapons at
a distance of up to 50 meters from the sensor. The UGV shall be able to operate
continuously for at least 45 minutes and shall be able to retransmit video and
audio to 3rd party equipment. It shall be able to be operated in normal weather
conditions and in climate, where Danish forces are likely to operate.
As part of the preparation DALO would
like to invite potential contractors to a discussion for the purpose of
gathering information to be used for the preparation of future tender
documents. The discussions are currently expected to take place in the period
from the date of dispatch of this notice until April/May 2016. DALO has for the discussion prepared a Request for Information questionnaire where potential contractors are asked to give their opinion on commercial and technical matters. The questionnaire shall be obtained and returned via Mercell.dk.