Utah Valley University Sciquest #NOI-2026-1195

Sole Source Procurement of Standard Bots Core Robotic Arms for UVU Robotics Education

Utah Valley University (UVU) is announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for advanced educational robotic arms. - Government Buyer: - Utah Valley University (UVU) - OEM Highlight: - Standard Bots is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and vendor specified - Products/Services Requested: - Core Robotic Arms - Industrial-grade educational robotic arms - 18 kg payload capacity - High precision (0.03 mm repeatability) - Integrated vision and AI support (built-in camera interfaces, object detection, machine learning) - Advanced programming interfaces (ROS 2, Python, API) - Includes educational package: curriculum modules, tutorials, and video-based training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Robotic arms must support hands-on student learning in embedded systems, control theory, and automation - Must be scalable and modular for collaborative, complex projects - Sole source justification based on unique combination of industrial-grade features, educational integration, and advanced control capabilities - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

Description

Utah Valley University is issuing a Notice of Intent for the procurement of Core Robotic Arms from Standard Bots as a sole source supplier. The robotic arms feature higher payload capacity, superior precision, integrated vision and AI support, and advanced control interfaces suitable for educational and industrial applications. The university intends to negotiate and award a contract without competition unless a compelling response is received by the deadline. Responses are due by April 23, 2026, and will be considered only for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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