Fanuc CRX20 Cobot
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for two Fanuc CRX-20iA/L collaborative robot systems. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity is for brand-name products to support the NISE AI/ML and NDT Cobot projects. Quotes are due May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
NSWCCD requires two (2) Fanuc CRX-20iA/L collaborative robots to serve as a physical testbed for developing and validating automatic and robotic shipside/dockside workflows, and for new non-destructive testing techniques. The procurement is justified as brand-name due to critical technical integration requirements with existing NVIDIA AI hardware/software and the need for standardization and workforce familiarity with FANUC robotics.
Key Requirements
- Two (2) Fanuc CRX-20iA/L collaborative robot systems, each with:
- Compatible controller (R-30iB Mini Plus Controller).
- Software, mounting hardware, product documentation, and a 1-year warranty.
- Minimum specifications: 20 kg payload capacity, 1700 mm horizontal reach.
- Controller compatible with native FANUC programming environment.
- Native support and documented compatibility for NVIDIA Isaac Sim platform and other NVIDIA AI development tools.
- Safety features: Integrated Collision Guard and DCS Position/Speed Check.
- One (1) External Control PKG RTL-S636 software module per robot.
- Pre-installation of Fanuc software onto the robot controller.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 333248 (Small Business Standard: 750 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20817, United States
- Period of Performance: One year from contract award
- Delivery Date: Not later than September 15, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 5, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Response Requirements: Company Letterhead, Pricing, Cage Code, FOB Destination, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), Business Size, and Lead Time.
- Quotes should be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
- Responses must clearly indicate the capability to meet all specified requirements.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be the manufacturer/direct seller of the CRX20 collaborative robot systems or an Authorized System Integrator certified by FANUC America.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Kylie Cox (kylie.cox3.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Brand Name POC: Sean Murphy