Procurement of Quadruped Manipulator Robot

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks procurement of one quadruped manipulator robot with integrated software and API capabilities, with proposals due June 30, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business.

Place of performance is Gaithersburg, Maryland. The robot must feature four legs with at least three degrees of freedom each and a six-degree-of-freedom arm with an actuated gripper, capable of reaching heights of at least 1,800 mm. Required sensors include vision, lidar, central IMU, and position/force/torque/current sensors on each joint. The system must operate for a minimum of 90 minutes on battery power, support tethered power with hot-swappable batteries, achieve walking speeds up to 1.5 meters per second, climb 30-degree inclines, traverse stairs and rough terrain, lift 5 kg continuously, drag objects up to 25 kg, and perform dexterous manipulation tasks including grasping, valve turning, door opening, and autonomous pick-and-place operations. Internal communication must operate at 1,000 Hz minimum; external control at 100 Hz minimum via handheld controller, tablet, or downloadable software. The software/API must enable custom behavior scripting, provide manufacturer-created controllers for balance and walking, allow sensor calibration and data recording, and integrate with external sensing systems.

Delivery is FOB Destination within two months of purchase. The contractor must provide on-site training during business hours, conduct installation, and warranty the system for a minimum of one year from acceptance. The Government reserves the right to perform 30 days of validation testing. Payment is Net 30 upon invoice following installation, acceptance, and demonstrated compliance. All items must be new in original manufacturer packaging; used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, or custom items are not acceptable. The contractor must comply with NIST security requirements including identification badges and vehicle registration for on-site access. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.