Sources Sought for Quantity (qty) one (1) unit 6-Axis Robotic Arm

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify potential contractors for the procurement of one 6-axis robotic arm under proposed solicitation W911QX-25-Q-A101. The robotic arm must meet specific technical specifications including a minimum 1300mm reach capacity, maximum 12.5kg payload, pose repeatability of 0.05mm per ISO 9283 standards, and 360-degree rotation capability on each axis, complete with user interface, control box, and all necessary cabling. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees, and responses are being sought from potential contractors to assess their ability to meet the requirements and provide past performance information. Interested parties must submit their responses within five business days after posting by 11:30 AM Eastern Time to the designated Contract Specialist Mina Haque and Acquisition Specialist Matthew Wojay. The responses should include details on the extent to which specifications can be met, business type and size classification, past performance descriptions, and contractor status as either an authorized reseller, manufacturer, or third-party reseller.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, though small businesses including Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) firms are highly encouraged to participate. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the sources sought documentation. The contract requires delivery of exactly one unit of the 6-axis robotic arm within three months after contract award to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where the equipment will be used at the US Army Research Laboratory. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the sources sought notice, the procurement is classified under PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The responses are due by August 14, 2025, providing potential contractors with a brief seven-day window from the posting date of August 7, 2025, to demonstrate their capabilities and interest in this specialized laboratory equipment requirement.