Digital Twin Modeling & Software

The Naval Research Laboratory’s Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research is seeking industry input through a sources-sought notice to develop a high-fidelity digital twin of its facilities, equipment, and robotic platforms in Washington, DC. This digital twin will serve as a simulation environment to advance research in robotic and autonomous systems, communication and navigation, human-robot interaction, and machine learning by enabling realistic, cost-effective, and repeatable testing under diverse conditions. The solution must be built using NVIDIA Omniverse tools and delivered in OpenUSD format, integrating detailed virtual models of four distinct high bay spaces and modular representations of RAS platforms complete with physical properties, sensors, actuators, and manipulators. The vendor will also deliver supporting software including model import and synthesis tools, automated test scripts, and a graphical user interface for configuring scenarios and parameters, along with comprehensive technical documentation covering system specifications, code annotations, test results, operation manuals, and maintenance guides. All deliverables must be uploaded and tested on a dedicated host computer at the LASR facility and fully integrated with Omniverse libraries and microservices for final acceptance. The project requires close collaboration with NRL personnel, with the vendor expected to participate in an initial kick-off meeting to establish a detailed timeline and schedule, followed by monthly progress reviews throughout the development lifecycle. Validation of the digital twin’s accuracy is critical and must be based on empirical data collected from real-world platform-environment interactions provided by NRL, with any discrepancies between physical and virtual systems requiring correction and subsequent demonstration of improved fidelity. Technical support must be provided from the point of contract award through final acceptance to assist users testing early versions of the system. Responses must be submitted by June 15, 2026, to Daniel St. Denis, and must exclude any classified information. This is a market research effort under FAR Subpart 10.001, with no formal contract award anticipated from this activity, and participation is voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future procurements. The solicitation number is N00173-26-RFI-DS02, and the applicable NAICS code is 541715.