Design and Integration of a Manufacturing Robotics Workcell
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST involves engineering services. Responses are due by Jun 5, 2026 (10 days remaining).
Contract Description
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to address anonymized questions. Please find the questions and answers below. All other terms of the sources sought notice remain unchanged. Question 1: Should the work cell accommodate multiple robot brands, or does NSIT specifically require Universal Robots? Answer: Universal Robots are not required; multiple brands would be encouraged but NIST is open to the contractor's assessment of the best model for the application. Question 2: Will the work cell be installed in Maryland? Answer: Yes, at NIST's headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. Question 3: Is there a preferred quantity and brand of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for this work cell? Answer: No, there are no specific requirements for the PLCs. Question 4:: Would you like the work ce...
Timeline
Posted Date
May 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Jun 5, 2026
10 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 10 days remaining to prepare your response
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