Robotic Asset Characterization System

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division is procuring a comprehensive Robotic Asset Characterization System designed to support multiple mission-critical applications including adversarial simulation, hardware-in-the-loop functions, and optical alignment tasks. The system requirements include one UR20 collaborative robot, six UR30 collaborative robots, seven grippers, seven assembled robot carts, seven safety scanner systems, seven Flexxbotics reference kits, vertical and horizontal axis kits, programmable logic controller, and tailored training components. The robotic arms must handle payloads ranging from 12-70 pounds, provide 6-axis rotation and translation capabilities, operate on 110 VAC power, and be mobile enough for deployment across various environments including laboratories, mobile labs, and fire tower rooms. Evaluation will be based on compliance with specifications as the most important factor, followed by supplier risk assessment and cost considerations. The solicitation deadline is August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with quotes to be submitted electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM) portal.

This procurement is designated as a set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns under NAICS code 423610 with a size standard of 200 employees. The contract structure is firm fixed price with delivery required within 60 calendar days of award, and offerors must provide documentation of manufacturer authorization along with their technical and cost proposals. Performance will take place in Washington, DC, and the system must be designed to support complex robotic asset characterization and manipulation requirements across multiple use cases. The government anticipates making an award based on initial responses without exchanges but reserves the right to seek clarifications from the best-suited contractor. Vendors must provide 12-24 month warranties with first-year phone support, and the systems must demonstrate high repeatability while maintaining mobility for installation in diverse operational environments.