The Demand Signal: Robotics

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30 SFS Robotic Targets

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice

posted 15 July 2026 · closed 28 July 2026 · NAICS 333998 · PSC 6920

Summary

The Department of the Air Force intends to sole-source a contract for Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot (HEKTR) systems to improve tactical training for Security Forces personnel. The procurement is being awarded to MVP Robotics under SBIR Phase III because they are the original developer and only source of this advanced humanoid target technology.

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