Universal Robots

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is seeking to procure a Universal Robots UR5e Collaborative Robot Arm system for the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) located in Huntsville, Alabama. The solicitation (AU-2023-0000615) involves acquiring one UR5e Collaborative Robot Arm with specific technical specifications, including an 11 lbs payload capacity, 33.5-inch reach, and 6 rotating joints, along with a corresponding Control Box and Teach Pendant. Key deliverables include a robot arm with IP classifications, digital input/output ports, and a 12-inch touchscreen polyscope graphical user interface. The bid was opened on 12/16/2022 and will close on 1/11/2023 at 10:30 AM CST, with sealed bids to be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal. Evaluation criteria prioritize the best interest of the university, with requirements including a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement, compliance with Alabama state sales tax laws, and certification that the bidder is not debarred or suspended. The procurement is categorized under commodity codes 23153200 (Robotics) and 31251600 (Robot components), with contact person Barbara Anne Harvill available for inquiries.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Auburn University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part and may make multiple awards. The contract potentially extends beyond the immediate procurement, with availability possible for other eligible entities such as Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Delivery charges are included in the bid, and the equipment will be delivered to 345 Voyager Way NW in Huntsville, Alabama 35806. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the procurement appears to be for a specialized research-grade robotic system. The university maintains flexibility in the award process, with the primary selection criterion being the best interest of the institution. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are noted beyond the standard technical specifications of the robotic system.