The Marine Corps Systems Command on behalf of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory intends to issue solicitation number M67854-03-R-9033 for research and development related to Dragon Runner Mission Payload Development. The research and development will entail creating fully detailed design of mission payload(s), completing design of all electronics and completing design housing and robotic functionality. All power and functionality of payload will be executed through an on-board (vehicular) interface connected by cable and commanded remotely via the Operator Control System. It is anticipated that this will be a non-competitive procurement awarded to Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute located at 5000 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213. A Firm Fixed Price contract is contemplated. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact CMU Robotics Institute. The performance period is approximately twelve months. The contract will be performed at the National Robotics Engineering Consortium located at Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute. The solicitation will be issued and posted electronically on or about 10 September 2003. The due date for proposal receipt is approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. See Numbered Note 22.

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