Texas A&M University AG-RSCH-ITB-6387

Robotics Equipment

The buyer is Texas A&M AgriLife Research, specifically for its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) programs at the Dallas center. The awarded equipment includes robotics systems to support fundamental and applied research in engineering, breeding, physiology, and pathology, enabling high-throughput phenotyping and autonomous growing to reduce labor and food safety concerns. The vendors are expected to provide the following products: (1) Manipulator Arm Unit (UR10e or equivalent) with specifications including 6 degrees of freedom, 1,300 mm workspace, 10 kg payload, 0.1 mm repeatability, ROS compatibility, and equipped with OnRobot electric parallel gripper-2FG7 or equivalent, OnRobot Soft Gripper or equivalent, and a tool changer; (2) Mobile Robot Unit (RB-VOGUI or equivalent) with a minimum 100 kg payload, 6-8 hours runtime, 2 m/s ground speed, indoor/outdoor capability, integrated GPS, multiple communication options (WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G/5G), safety sensors including 3D camera with GPU, PTZ camera, 3D LiDAR, and 3D SLAM module, and ROS compatibility; (3) Integration of both units with a single user interface or plugin for control, ROS compatibility, and communication via WiFi, Bluetooth, and 4G/5G; (4) Shipping and handling charges with delivery to Dallas, TX 75252 under D.D.P. or F.O.B. destination terms. Unique contract requirements include compliance with Texas state law, federal terms and conditions, warranty information, HUB subcontracting plan for bids over $100,000, and best value award criteria considering price, vendor reputation, quality, delivery time, warranty, and other relevant factors. The place of performance includes the Dallas center for CEA programs and bid opening at College Station, Texas.

Description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research awarded a contract for the purchase of robotics equipment to be used in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) programs at the Dallas center for fundamental and applied research. The equipment includes a manipulator arm unit, a mobile robot unit, integration of both units, and shipping and handling charges. The procurement was conducted via an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with number AG-RSCH-ITB-6387. The bid opened on March 12, 2024, and closed on April 2, 2024. The award contact is Morgan Helpert.

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