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Homeland Security

Army Soliciting for Mini-EOD Robots

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

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The Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center has issued a Request for Proposals for up to 112 Mini-Explosive Ordnance Device (EOD) Robots. The Mini-EODBOT will provide the dismounted EOD technician with a capability to perform reconnaissance during extremely hazardous EOD missions involving unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. The Mini-EODBOT and operator control unit must be easily stowed in a standard military rucksack for dismounted operations. Sol. No. W91CRB08R0047. Respond by June 12. Contact: Kari Schoerner, 410-278-1394, kari.schoerner@us.army.mil.

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