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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.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/01/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

W911QX24Q0159

Solicitation ID

W911QX24Q0159

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE ARMY