A -- Mobil Dexterous Sociable Anthropomorphic Robots

The Naval Research Laboratory intends to contract Xitome Design LLC, located in South Burlington, Vermont, to supply two Mobil Dexterous Sociable Robots. This procurement will be conducted on an other than full and open competitive basis since Xitome Design LLC is the sole provider capable of delivering robots with the specific features required. These features include a highly articulated head capable of a wide range of expressions, articulated arms and hands with multiple degrees of freedom, and a waist joint, along with sensing capabilities necessary for precise motion control. The robots must be delivered within sixteen weeks from the contract award date. This notice is not a solicitation but rather a presolicitation to inform interested parties of the intended contract. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 and will be managed by the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Points of contact for the contract are Jamie Brown and F. Janilea Bays. Additional business opportunities with the NRL are available on their website. The contract emphasizes the specialized nature of the robots and the unique qualifications of the contractor, highlighting the noncompetitive procurement approach due to the exclusivity of the supplier.