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- Research Robot FR3
- Solicitation number
- 28-EQUI-ITB-1597
- Issued by
- Texas
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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Texas A&M University for a Franka Research 3 (FR3) robot system. The solicitation, numbered 28-EQUI-ITB-1597, was released on 22 May 2025 with bid opening on 5/28/2025 at 2:30 PM CDT. The procurement seeks one Franka Research Robot FR3, which includes the arm, hand, control, pilot external activation device, connection cable, power cable, and FCI. The bid requires FOB destination shipping to College Station, TX, with no alternates allowed and strict specification requirements to ensure research compatibility.
The bid includes several key terms and conditions, notably a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor, net 30 payment terms, and best value consideration beyond just pricing. Vendors must certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48, addressing restrictions on suppliers associated with certain foreign entities. Shipping costs must be explicitly included in the bid, and the university will evaluate factors such as quality, availability, vendor reputation, service capability, and financial stability. No export-controlled status was definitively indicated, and bidders are required to provide detailed contact information and confirm their authorized distributor status for the requested robotic system.
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22 May 2025
Research Robot FR3 Research Robot FR3
22 May 2025
Open 5/22/2025 4:30 PM CDT Type Invitation to Bid Close 5/28/2025 2:30 PM CDT Number 28-EQUI-ITB-1597 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 5/28/2025 2:30 PM CDT
Contacts Danielle Toler
DANIELLE.TOLER@TAMU.EDU
Phone +1 979-458-9012
Commodity Codes None Added
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IFB for a Franka Research 3 robot system.
No substitution of manufacturer will be accepted. Application requires exact items specified to ensure complete compatibility for research purposes.
Description
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1.
Executive Order GA-48 Supplier Certification - Respondent certifies:
that pursuant to Executive Order GA-48, Hardening of State Government, Respondent is not and, if applicable, none of its holding companies or subsidiaries are a) listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) regarding telecommunications and video surveillance; b) listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA regarding Chinese military companies in the US; c) owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. §
791.4 (“15 C.F.R. § 791.4 List”); or d) controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the 15 C.F.R. § 791.4 List. Respondent acknowledges that a false certification is grounds for immediate termination of any resulting contract or purchase order with no further obligation on the part of A&M System.
2.
Warranty- All items specified within this document must be warranted against defective materials, workmanship and failures for a minimum of twelve (12) months after delivery and acceptance. Warranty includes all parts and labor.
3.
Export Control- Vendor must notify Texas A&M if any products are export controlled. Items not indicated as such shall be considered and treated as non-controlled items.
4.
Sole Source- No substitution of manufacturer will be accepted. Application requires exact items specified to ensure complete compatibility.
5.
Shipping - FOB Destination Shipping to be FOB Destination:
College Station, TX Shipping must be specified if not included in the item price(s).
Shipping will not be allowed / approved if not specified in the bid response.
6.
Best Value - In addition to low price, agency will consider best value, which includes the following: *quality, availability, and adaptability of materials, supplies, or equipment required *scope of conditions attached to bid *ability, capacity and skill of bidder *prompt service, goods delivered within time allowed *character, responsibility, reputation, and experience of bidder *quality of performance of previous service *financial stability *ability to provide future maintenance, repair parts, and service
7.
T&C's- As a vendor responding to this invitation upon submission of your response, regardless of the format of your submission, you and the entity you represent are agreeing to the terms and conditions presented here as well as the attached Agency Terms and Conditions.
8. Delivery Time- Length of delivery time may be a factor in the award of the bid. Bidders must give estimated delivery time.
9. Payment Terms are to be Net 30.
10.
All Bid / RFP responses must be submitted through this on-line portal by the dates specified in the Bid / RFP. It is the responsibility of the interested vendors to check the AggieBid Site for any possible amendments to this ITB. Bid submissions must be resubmitted in the event an amendment is made to this
ITB.
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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1:
Instructions:
1.1 Are any of the items on this invitation for bid Export Controlled?
1.2 If export controlled, provide any ITAR Categories or ECCNs that apply.
1.3 Is your company an authorized distributor for the item(s) being offered?
1.4 Provide contact information (name, phone, e-mail) for a representative that can address questions on this bid response.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
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# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Franka-Research-Robot-FR3 1 EA - Each
23153200 - Robotics | 5753 <$5k, 8422
Franka-Research-Robot-FR3 Includes:
Arm, Hand, Control, Pilot External Activation Device, Connection Cable, Power Cable, FCI
P2 Shipping 1 EA - Each
Shipping costs must be included in the prices listed above or here as a line item. If shipping charges are not included in your bid, they will not be paid.
Shipping must include all applicable tariffs, customs, duties and fees if there are any. If quoting a tariff, please leave a note on tariff rate/price and HTS code.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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