Robotic Manipulation, Teleoperation AI Platform

This solicitation (No. 1333ND26QNB730474) is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to procure a quantity of one (1) pre-configured Robotic Bimanual Manipulation System, Brandname or Equal to the Trossen Stationary AI. The system is required to support bimanual teleoperation data collection and artificial intelligence (AI) model training for the Intelligent Systems Division within the NIST Engineering Laboratory. To qualify as an equal product, the delivered system must meet strict minimum technical requirements. These include four robotic arms (two leader and two follower arms, each with a minimum of six degrees of freedom), one high-performance desktop control workstation equipped with a dedicated GPU having at least 30 GB of VRAM, and full integration as a tested, pre-configured bundle. Additionally, the software must natively support open-source bimanual manipulation frameworks compatible with Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) Humble or Jazzy. The solicitation incorporates critical federal compliance clauses, including IPv6 compliance, secure software development standards under NIST SP 800-218, AI management reviews, and strict supply chain risk management to exclude prohibited telecommunications equipment. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination to Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a lead time of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). Inspection, visual testing, and final written acceptance will be conducted by the NIST Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Payment will be made in full arrears following successful testing and complete system acceptance, backed by a minimum one-year warranty.