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Sources Sought: Robotic Manipulation, Teleoperation A.I. Platform

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify commercial providers capable of delivering a fully integrated robotic manipulation and teleoperation AI platform for use in bimanual robotics research. The platform must include four robotic arms—two leader arms with integrated grippers and two follower arms—each with at least six degrees of freedom, paired with a high-performance control workstation featuring a GPU with a minimum of 30 GB VRAM capable of real-time AI inference and training. The system must be pre-configured, delivered as a tested bundle, and natively compatible with ROS2 Humble or Jazzy to integrate seamlessly with NIST’s existing open-source software infrastructure and datasets collected via teleoperation. All equipment must be new, non-gray market, and shipped in original packaging with complete documentation. Responses must be submitted by July 24, 2026, and are limited to five pages. Submitters are required to provide company details, including SAM.gov UEI, product specifications, manufacturer information, and reseller status if applicable. Responses must detail technical capabilities, customization options, U.S. manufacturing status, delivery timelines, warranty terms, installation and training services, and whether the offering is available through federal contracts. Respondents must also indicate whether they are a small business, suggest alternative NAICS codes if appropriate, and report any existing customers using similar systems. NIST will use all submitted information solely for market research and is under no obligation to award a contract or provide feedback. No proprietary data should be included, and responses must not exceed the page limit to be considered.

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NIST seeks commercially available robotic AI platform with four arms, GPU, ROS2 compatibility for bimanual research.

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333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingView NAICS

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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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Notice ID Number 1333ND-26-01122



Title: Sources Sought Notice for a Robotic Manipulation, Teleoperation A.I. Platform


Department of Commerce -NIST Purchase Request Number: NB735130-26-01122



The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. NIST encourages responses from all capable sources, including small businesses, to inform acquisition strategy and promote competition.



NAICS Code: NAICS 333249 – Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing



BACKGROUND



The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducts research on bimanual robotic manipulation using artificial intelligence (A.I.) and leader arm-follower arm teleoperation. The division requires a robotic manipulation platform that supports bimanual teleoperation data collection and A.I. model training using open-source software frameworks compatible with the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS), Humble or Jazzy.



Existing NIST-owned software infrastructure and accumulated research datasets are built upon an open-source bimanual manipulation framework. The dataset for AI have been obtained through teleoperation. To ensure compatibility with this existing infrastructure and to enable immediate research deployment without extensive custom integration, the procured system must be natively compatible with the aforementioned NIST's current software environment (ROS2 Humble or Jazzy).



Specifications:


The respondent shall deliver (1) one, Robotic Manipulation, Teleoperation A.I. Platform which fulfills the minimum specification/requirements provided herein, and shall be delivered to the NIST Gaithersburg campus.



  1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all technical specifications identified below. All items must be new.  Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. The use of “gray market” components are not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the Contractor is not acceptable.   All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.



Line Item 0001: Robotic Manipulation, Teleoperation A.I. Platform


Description:  :  The contractor shall provide a complete, pre-configured robotic system with the following specifications


Quantity:  One (1)



  1. Minimum Technical Specifications:


  • Robotic Arms (4 Units): Four (4) robotic arms fully compatible with a bimanual manipulation framework. Two (2) units shall be follower arms, and two (2) units shall be leader arms. Each arm shall have a minimum of six (6) degrees of freedom (DOF). Two (2) leader arms shall have its own gripper for manipulation tasks.


  • Control Workstation (1 Unit): One (1) high-performance desktop workstation PC capable of simultaneous control of two (2) follower robotic arms and communication with two (2) leader robotic arms for intensive A.I. model computation. The workstation shall include a dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU) with a minimum of 30 GB video random-access memory (VRAM) and AI platform suitable for real-time A.I. inference and model training.


  • System Integration: The hardware must be provided as a tested, and pre-configured bundle to ensure component compatibility. The system shall be operational upon delivery without requiring additional hardware integration by Government personnel.


  • Software Compatibility: The system must support open-source bimanual manipulation software frameworks and be compatible with the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS) environment, Humble or Jazzy. All necessary drivers and software development kits (SDKs) shall be included.


HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE



In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. Please include only the following information, readable in either Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, or .pdf format, in the response:  Submit the response by email to the Primary Point of Contact and, if specified, to the Secondary Point of Contact listed in this notice as soon as possible, and preferably before the closing date and time of this notice, July 24, 2026 at 12:00PM ET.  Please note that to be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and “active” in SAM at the time of solicitation response.



  • Provide the complete name of your company, address, name of contact for follow-up questions, their email, their phone number and, if your company has an active registration in https://sam.gov, your company’s Unique Entity ID (UEI).


  • Identify the equipment that your company sells that can meet the objectives addressed in the BACKGROUND section of this notice.  For each product recommended to meet the Government’s requirement, provide the following:
    • Manufacturer name
    • Model number
    • Technical specifications
    • If your company is not the manufacturer, provide information on your company’s status as an authorized reseller of the product(s)


  • Describe performance capabilities of the product(s) your company recommends to meet the Government’s requirements.  Additionally, if there are other features or functions that you believe would assist NIST in meeting its objectives described above, please discuss in your response.
    • Discuss whether the equipment that your company sells and which you describe in your response to this notice may be customized to specifications and indicate any limits to customization.


  • Identify any aspects of the NIST market research notice, including instructions, and draft minimum specifications in the BACKGROUND section you cannot meet and state why.  Please offer suggestions for how the market research notice and draft minimum specifications could be made more competitive.


  • State whether the proposed equipment is manufactured in the United States and, if not, state the name of the country where the equipment is manufactured.


  • Identify any plans/possibilities for changes in manufacturing location of the aforementioned equipment and provide relevant details, including timeline.


  • For the NAICS code listed in this notice:


    • Indicate whether your company is (a) a small business or (b) other than small business.  See the Table of Small Business Size Standards and the associated .pdf download file for small business size standards and additional information.


    • If you believe the NAICS code listed in this notice is not the best NAICS code for the type of product addressed in this notice, identify an alternative NAICS code that you believe would be more appropriate for the planned procurement. 


  • Describe services that are available with the purchase of the aforementioned equipment from your company such as installation, training, and equipment maintenance.


  • Describe standard terms and conditions of sale offered by your company for the recommended equipment such as: delivery time after your company accepts the order; FOB shipping terms; manufacturer warranty (including details regarding nature and duration); if available, description(s) of available extended warranty; equipment setup and test; operator and service instruction manual(s); cleanup after installation; and if applicable, other offered services.  Provide a copy of manufacturer standard terms and conditions that typically relate to the sale of the specified equipment, if available.


  • State whether your company offers facility renovation services related to installation of the recommended equipment at its delivery destination, if required per the NIST-identified minimum specifications, and provide description of said services.  Indicate if your company performs the facility renovation services or typically subcontracts the work to another company.  Indicate if your company would be interested in inspecting the intended installation site during the market research phase.


  • State published price, discount, or rebate arrangements for recommended equipment and/or provide link to access company’s published prices for equipment and services. 


  • If the recommended equipment and related services are available for purchase on any existing Federal Supply Schedule contract(s) or other contracts against which NIST may be able to place orders, identify the contract number(s) and other relevant information.


  • Identify any customers in the public or private sectors to which you provided the recommended or similar equipment.  Include customer(s) information: company name, phone number, point of contact, email address.


  • Provide any other information that you believe would be valuable for NIST to know as part of its market research for this requirement.


  • State if you require NIST to provide additional information to improve your understanding of the government’s requirement and/or would like to meet with NIST representatives to discuss the requirement and the capabilities of the identified equipment.


QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE



Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email to the Primary Point of Contact and the Secondary Point of Contact listed in this notice. Questions should be submitted so that they are received with sufficient time to provide a response, preferably by  [July 21, 2026]. If the Contracting Officer determines that providing a written amendment to this notice to document question(s) received would benefit other potential respondents, the questions would be anonymized, and a written response to such question(s) would be provided via an amendment to this notice.



IMPORTANT NOTES



This notice is for market research purposes and should not be construed as a commitment by NIST to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  There is no solicitation available at this time.



This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response.



NIST reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.



Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s capability.



Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.



After a review of the responses received, a synopsis and solicitation may be published on GSA’s eBuy or SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered an adequate response to any such solicitation(s).




The responses shall not exceed [5] pages including all attachments, charts, etc.




Thank you for taking the time to submit a response to this request!

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Site Effluent SystemThe Gaithersburg Site Effluent Treatment System at the NIST campus in Maryland requires a complete reconstruction of all internal components to restore operational functionality and ensure compliance with life safety and regulatory standards. The existing system, built in the mid-1990s and originally designed to meet WSSC effluent discharge requirements, is now inoperable due to severe degradation of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. Critical failures include a detached floor support causing hazardous sagging and deterioration of aluminum grating, inoperable and corroded blowers and heaters, a seized and electrically failed stir motor, and extensively damaged explosion-proof wiring and conduit. The scope demands a full replacement of the tank’s internal infrastructure: new structural flooring and support members, epoxy lining of the tank, installation of a new agitation motor and shaft system, replacement of ventilation and heating units, installation of PH monitoring probes with data signaling, new lighting and electrical outlets, and complete removal and reinstall of all explosion-proof electrical systems. All work must meet current regulatory standards, including those established by the Washington Sanitary Sewer Commission. The contract is a combined solicitation under the WOSB set-aside program, limited to Women-Owned Small Businesses, with the NAICS code 561210. Proposals must address Technical Approach, Schedule, and Price, with award based on best value to the government, although specific weightings for each factor are not provided. The period of performance is estimated at 200 days from the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation number is 1333ND26RNB190022, posted on June 9, 2026, with proposals due by June 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 18, 2026, to Sasha Bradford at sasha.bradford@nist.gov. The place of performance is clearly defined as the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with no additional packaging, marking, delivery, or payment terms specified in the provided information. All work must be executed on-site and must include full demolition of existing non-functional components prior to installation of new systems.
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B2A Demolition, NIST, Boulder, COThe Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals for the complete demolition of Building 2A at its Boulder, Colorado campus, followed by site restoration including utility disconnection, removal of all building contents, subgrade grading to match adjacent soil elevations, installation of new concrete sidewalks, asphalt flatwork for vehicular surfaces, parking striping, and new parking lot luminaires. This solicitation, identified as 1333ND26RNB190025, is a full small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with a Firm Fixed-Price contract type and a response deadline of July 22, 2026. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days, with performance occurring exclusively at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. Offerors must submit a technical approach, Gantt chart schedule, past performance questionnaire, and SF 1442 price proposal, with the technical approach limited to 20 single-sided pages. Evaluation favors technical merit and schedule completeness over price, with a best-value trade-off anticipated. Contractors must comply with extensive federal and NIST-specific standards, including safety protocols, environmental regulations, and personnel security requirements such as PIV verification and REAL ID-compliant identification. All work must adhere to NIST Site Standards, OFPM material and mechanical standards, and applicable FAR clauses, including those governing labor wages, accident prevention, site conditions, and quality workmanship. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, managing hazardous materials per 40 CFR and 7 CFR, and submitting required documentation including a Quality Control Plan and Site-Specific Safety Plan. Invoicing must be submitted via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all subcontractors performing over $3,500 in work must flow down OCI, E-Verify, and security clauses. Access to the campus requires DoC-issued badges, and contractors must submit a personnel roster with background investigation details. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, as it is to be proposed by offerors, and the contract value remains unpublished.
Site Preparation Contractors

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Fabrication of Custom Micropillar ArraysThe National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Material Measurement Laboratory is seeking qualified small businesses to fabricate custom micropillar arrays for use as reference materials in phosphorus concentration measurements within silicon using Atom Probe Tomography and related analytical techniques. This solicitation, numbered 1333ND26QNB640352, is issued as a Request for Quotation under the commercial items provision and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541713, which pertains to research and development in nanotechnology, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The micropillars must be pre-sharpened and engineered for direct compatibility with modern atom probe instruments to ensure precise and repeatable analytical results. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of July 27, 2026, and all work is to be performed at Gaithersburg, Maryland, where NIST’s laboratory is located. The contracting office is part of the Department of Commerce and managed by the NIST office in Gaithersburg, with Tish Walker serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The procurement is structured to leverage commercial manufacturing capabilities while ensuring the delivered materials meet stringent technical requirements for calibration and standardization in advanced materials characterization. Interested small businesses must respond through the designated SAM.gov portal and adhere to all submission guidelines outlined in the RFQ notification.
Research and Development in Nanotechnology

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NIST Boulder Building 2 1330 Fume Hood ReplacementThe contract requires the replacement of an existing laboratory fume hood and rooftop exhaust fan in Building 2, Room 1330 at the NIST Boulder Campus, encompassing full demolition and installation of new architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems. The scope includes removal and replacement of countertops, sinks, cabinetry, and finishes; installation of a new walk-in fume hood, hazardous exhaust fan, exhaust stack, and ductwork; electrical circuit modifications, cable tray installation, dedicated receptacles, lightning protection reconnection, and system bonding; plumbing reconnection to a new sink and eyewash station; and integration of a supervised fume hood panic alarm linked to the building’s fire alarm panel. The contractor must also design and install structural supports for the exhaust stack, conduct ASHRAE 110 performance testing to verify hood and exhaust system efficacy, and coordinate all activities with NIST personnel. All equipment and materials must be delivered in original labeled containers, identified with manufacturer details and UL listing, and properly labeled per NIST color-coding standards using durable, compliant materials meeting ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, and OSHA requirements. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price award reserved exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, requiring active SAM registration, UEI and CAGE codes, and compliance with all federal regulations including Davis-Bacon wage rates, safety standards, and prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations. Proposals are due by July 23, 2026, with a mandatory site visit on June 17, 2026, and questions due by June 22, 2026. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to mobilize within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed, and technical approach and schedule carry approximately equal weight, combined as more important than price. The technical proposal must include a detailed plan of approach with diagrams, quality control and safety methods, and evidence of mobilization readiness; the schedule must align with an estimated notice to proceed date of September 9, 2026, and include milestones for mobilization, submittals, equipment delivery, installations, utility outages, commissioning, and user training. The contractor must submit comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, test reports, and operation and maintenance manuals upon completion. All electrical systems require NETA-compliant acceptance testing, with infrared scanning of switchgear within 60 days of
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NIST NB686090-26-02097 Vacuum Equipment Repair for Growth System
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NAICS: 334516
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Precision Achromatic Doublet Lenses
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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NAICS: 334413
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NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma SourceThe U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking information on the availability of a Nitrogen RF Plasma Source under solicitation number NB686090-26-01960_Nitrogen_RF_Plasma_Source, posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026. This sources-sought notice aims to gather industry input to assess market capability, identify potential sources, and determine the feasibility of acquiring a specialized plasma source for nitrogen-based applications, with no set-aside provisions applying. The required equipment is intended for performance at a location in Colorado, 80305, and the associated NAICS code is 334413 for other electronic component manufacturing. Matthew Delgado of NIST serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov, and all formal responses must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal linked in the posting.
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

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Building 215 Clean Room HEPA Filter ReplacementThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the replacement of HEPA filters in Building 215’s cleanroom, identified by solicitation number 1333ND26RNB190014. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, classified under NAICS Code 236220, with proposals due by July 6, 2026. The scope of work includes replacing all terminal supply HEPA filters, repairing or modifying supply and exhaust ductwork, installing new exhaust air valves, rebalancing air handling units and exhaust fans, and performing full cleanroom recertification to ensure proper pressurization and airflow controls. The project involves extensive mechanical phasing across the basement, L1 cleanroom, L1 distribution, and L2 penthouse areas, with detailed requirements outlined in attached documents including the Basis of Design Report, drawings, specifications, and phasing plan. All work must adhere to stringent quality standards, including the use of materials with two years of proven field performance and compliance with ANSI A13.1 and FS L-P-387 for equipment labeling and signage. Submittals must include detailed documentation such as calibration certificates, final air balance reports, pressure test reports with fold-out drawings, and final redline drawings, all subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). The contractor is required to implement a comprehensive safety and security plan that includes physical barriers, access control, background checks for personnel, E-Verify verification of alien status, and mandatory display of NIST badges on-site. All employees must comply with NIST site regulations regarding fire, traffic, and security, and are restricted to work areas unless escorted and authorized. Equipment and materials must be delivered, stored, and handled to prevent damage, with delivery schedules coordinated to avoid overcrowding and minimize long-term storage. The contractor must use Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, update monthly schedules prior to progress meetings, and clearly identify critical path activities consistent with contract milestones. Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is mandatory, covering personnel, equipment, material deliveries, weather, and field conditions. Equipment delivery schedules must be submitted within ten days of award and updated monthly or as directed. All submittals require standardized labeling with firm information, revision numbers, specification sections, and drawing references
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Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) with Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Detectors and Analytical Software.
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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Sources Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Preventative Maintenance on a Chemical Mechanical Planarization System (CMP)The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has issued a Sources Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source for preventative maintenance services on a Chemical Mechanical Planarization System (CMP). This notice, identified by solicitation number NIST-SS26-15 and posted on July 17, 2026, seeks to evaluate potential vendors capable of providing specialized maintenance for the CMP system, emphasizing the need for technical expertise and equipment-specific knowledge that may only be available from a single source. The response deadline for submissions is August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and the contract falls under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to industrial and commercial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The place of performance is also in Gaithersburg, Maryland, aligning with NIST’s primary operational location. The contracting office is structured as a single-entity organization within the Department of Commerce, with no set-aside provisions indicated, meaning this opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, though the intent is to proceed on a sole-source basis. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Elizabeth Timberlake, reachable at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov, with Tracy Retterer serving as the secondary contact. Interested parties must review the notice through the official SAM.gov portal to understand technical requirements, service expectations, and submission guidelines prior to the deadline.
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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Hydrogen Maser Repair/Refurbished
Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

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