Humanoid Robot for AI Development & Real-World Applications

The Department of Energy Office of Science, operating through Argonne National Laboratory, is soliciting quotations for a humanoid mobile robot system designed for AI development and real-world applications. The procurement requires a specialized humanoid robot featuring a mobile omnidirectional base with LiDAR navigation, a human-like torso, dual 7-degree-of-freedom bio-inspired arms capable of 3 kg payload per arm, and comprehensive software integration including ROS2 compatibility, NVIDIA Isaac Sim integration, VR teleoperation capabilities, and a Python SDK within an open-source software stack. Critical qualifications include non-Chinese manufacturing (mandated by Department of Energy requirements), strong preference for Buy American Act compliance, and open-source hardware design to enable custom modifications and research integration. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the solicitation notice, the procurement emphasizes technical specifications compliance, country of origin documentation, and price justification as key submission components. Interested vendors must submit a completed ANL-70 Request for Quotation, ANL-70B Representations and Certifications form, price justification, country of origin information, and lead time details no later than December 17, 2025, at 12:00 noon Central Daylight Time.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors or current contract holders. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The procurement seeks quotations for a single humanoid robot system with the specified technical requirements, though the quantity of units and any associated support services or ongoing maintenance requirements are not explicitly stated. The place of performance is identified as Lemont, Illinois 60439, where Argonne National Laboratory is headquartered and where the robot system will be deployed for research purposes. The compressed timeline, with only a seven-day response period from the December 10, 2025 posting date, suggests this is a time-sensitive procurement with immediate operational requirements.