Procurement of Quadruped Manipulator Robot

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this SOW is to procure a quadruped robot with an integrated manipulator arm for the Measurement Science for Robotics and Autonomous Systems program at NIST. The robot will be used to develop and validate mobility and manipulation test methods and metrics.

• Deliver one (1) quadruped manipulator robot with required accessories.
• Provide accompanying software or API for robot control and data interaction.
• Items include FOB Destination delivery, installation, warranty, and training.

Line Item 0001: Quadruped Manipulation Robot

• New, non-experimental, non-prototype quadruped robot with an integrated arm (at least 6 DOF) ending in an actuated gripper.
• Physical Specifications: Four legs, central chassis, arm reaching at least 1800 mm height.
• Power: Minimum 90 minutes battery life, tethered power capability with hot-swappable batteries.
• Sensing: Vision sensor, lidar sensor, central IMU, and joint/actuator sensors (position, force/torque, current).
• Communication: Internal at >= 1000hz, remote operation via controller/tablet or software/API.
• Control: Controller rate >= 100hz, integrated mobility and manipulation control, safety guarantees.
• Capabilities: Robust mobility (walking, balance recovery, obstacle avoidance, stairs, inclines, rough terrain), arm manipulation (lifting 5kg, dragging 25kg, grasping, valve turning, door opening, pick and place, self-righting).
• Desired: Long-range radio communication.

Line Item 0002: Software/API

• Software or API for interaction with robot subsystems, viewing code, recording sensor data.

• Allows custom behavior scripting, utilization of manufacturer controllers (balance, walking, Cartesian position, whole-body torque), and integration with custom control code.

• Includes on-site calibration procedures for sensors.

• Allows viewing/recording of all sensor and control data.

• Supports integration with external sensing systems and time synchronization.

• Delivery: FOB Destination to NIST, Gaithersburg, MD.

• Due Date: 2 months after purchase for robot and software/API.

• Installation: Included.

• Contractor shall conduct a training session at NIST covering system functions, maintenance, data administration, and troubleshooting.

• Training to be scheduled prior to delivery, within a reasonable time after receipt of items.

• Government reserves the right to perform 30 days of validation testing.

• Visual inspection for damage during transport.

• Government may reject damaged or non-conforming supplies.

• Ownership transfers upon acceptance.

• Minimum one-year warranty after acceptance for the entire system.

• 100% payment after installation, acceptance, successful testing, and receipt of a proper invoice.

• Net 30-day payment terms.

• Partial shipments/invoices not accepted unless approved prior to award.

• Contractor employees must comply with NIST safety, security, and identification badge requirements.

• Vehicle registration required for campus access.

Other / Unclassified

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• Reporting Requirements: FAR 52.204-10 mandates reporting of executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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• DEI Discrimination: FAR 52.222-90 prohibits racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities.
• Disputes: FAR 52.233-1 details the process for resolving contract disputes.

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