USAFA Assistive Technology Robotic Arm
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700025Q0005
- Agency
- Air Force Academy Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5340 Hardware, Commercial
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado 80840, United States
- Points of contact
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- Ronald Wilson ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil (715) 333-4761
- Dawson Hopkinson dawson.hopkinson@us.af.mil (719) 333-6636
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking a small business to provide an Assistive Technology Robotic Arm for the ECE 463 Assistive Technology Capstone course. The robotic arm will integrate with an existing wheelchair interface system using HoloLens2 gaze technology and voice commands, designed to support users with tetraplegia. Technical requirements include a modular arm with 6+ degrees of freedom, capable of lifting 0.5 kg at full reach and 3.5 kg at half reach, with a horizontal reach of 750mm or greater. The government will evaluate quotes on a best-value basis, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Interested vendors must submit quotes by January 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, with any questions due by January 13, 2025.
This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333998 with a size standard of 700 employees. The contract will be performed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a delivery method of F.O.B. Destination. The robotic arm must meet specific technical specifications, including DC power compatibility (24V-48V), a functional gripper with interchangeable torque options, real-time wireless operation, and support for MATLAB, Python, C++, and ROS. The system must operate at temperatures up to 50C and achieve a precision of 3mm or better. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with the Buy American Statute, with a preference for domestic end products. The contract will support the Assistive Technology Capstone courses from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025 and beyond.
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Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 03 - FA700025Q0005 Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 01 - Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| RFQ Robotic Arm_Combined Synopsis-Solicitation_FA700025Q0005.pdf | ||
| Attachment 02 - Buy American Certificate.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USAFA Assistive Technology Robotic Arm | Solicitation | |
| USAFA Vertical Transportation Equipment Maintenance Services | Special Notice | |
| USAFA Assistive Technology Robotic Arm | Pre-Solicitation |
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