One (1) Unitree Robotics Go2 EDU – XT16 LiDAR quadrupedal robot
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 07/05/2024
Procurement Summary
The Government's minimum requirements for a quadrupedal robot is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality to meet mission requirements. Domestic offers were insufficient to meet the requirement and award will be made on other than a qualifying country or eligible end product as defined in FAR 25.001. The (articles, materials, or supplies) are not contained in the list of end products or components listed in FAR 25.104(a), and do not meet the requirements DFARS 225.103(b) (iii). The Unitree quadruped legged robots will be used to conduct rigorous testing of high-risk mobility solutions, particularly in challenging environments such as sand, water, tall grass, and mud. These robots would serve as crucial tools to assess and validate fundamental research on legged mobility and autonomy, specifically on a commercially available platform.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The Government's minimum requirements for a quadrupedal robot is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality to meet mission requirements. Domestic offers were insufficient to meet the requirement and award will be made on other than a qualifying country or eligible end product as defined in FAR 25.001. The (articles, materials, or supplies) are not contained in the list of end products or components listed in FAR 25.104(a), and do not meet the requirements DFARS 225.103(b) (iii). The Unitree quadruped legged robots will be used to conduct rigorous testing of high-risk mobility solutions, particularly in challenging environments such as sand, water, tall grass, and mud. These robots would serve as crucial tools to assess and validate fundamental research on legged mobility and autonomy, specifically on a commercially available platform.
Yes
No
Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
07/01/2024
W911QX24Q0159
W911QX24Q0159
Post-solicitation
0 - 6 months
Individual Waiver
DEPT OF THE ARMY