Robotics Equipment

12 March 2024 Robotics Equipment Robotics Equipment 12 March 2024 Open 3/12/2024 3:00 PM CDT Type Invitation to Bid Close 4/2/2024 3:00 PM CDT Number AG-RSCH-ITB-6387 Currency US Dollar Sealed Until 4/2/2024 3:00 PM CDT 12 March 2024 Contacts Morgan Helpert MORGAN.HELPERT@AG.TAMU.EDU Phone +1 979-314-5839 12 March 2024 Commodity Codes None Added 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024 mailto:MORGAN.HELPERT@AG.TAMU.EDU INTRODUCTION: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of robotics equipment. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) programs at Dallas center will use this equipment for fundamental and applied research across different cross-cutting domains, including engineering, breeding, physiology, and pathology. High- throughput phenotyping for CEA breeding programs to

collect and process large datasets collected at high temporal resolution will be achieved using this equipment. This will speed up the process to develop and identify new cultivars suitable for production in CEA. Additionally, autonomous growing without human involvement to reduce food safety concerns and reduce labor dependence will also be achieved with a robotic system. The equipment will enable the team to develop/modify new software and hardware for the agricultural environment. Some of the key tasks that the team aim to address using this equipment include autonomous crop monitoring, yield mapping, harvesting, transplanting, spraying, and pruning. Bidders shall offer a unit price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. If you would like additional information concerning our purchasing procedures, please contact: Morgan Helpert, CTCD Buyer I Phone: 979-314-5839 Email: morgan.helpert@ag.tamu.edu IMPORTANT DATES: Bid Open Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (central time) HSP Pre-bid Webinar: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (central time) Questions Deadline: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (central time) Bid Close Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (central time) BID OPENING INFORMATION: Bids will be opened at the date and time specified. Bidders and/or their representative may attend the bid opening if desired. The bid opening will be held at 578 John Kimbrough Blvd., Room #415, College Station, Texas 77843. Paid visitor parking is located in the first row of Lot 97. After the bids have been evaluated, the vendor receiving a bid award from this solicitation will be issued a purchase order. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any other terms and conditions issued by the bidder. Additional federal terms and conditions attached. GOVERNING LAW: Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas. PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of item or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. SHIPPING TERMS: D.D.P. (delivered duty paid) or F.O.B. Destination DELIVERY: Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: Any/all questions should be addressed in writing to Morgan Helpert via the Q&A Board for this invitation to bid or email at morgan.helpert@ag.tamu.edu. All questions must be received on or before Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., central time. When deemed appropriate by the Agency, questions will be answered by bid addendum. SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications or brand names given are meant to be descriptive rather than restrictive. Other manufacturer’s exact equivalents will be considered. If bidding other than specified, please submit full descriptive literature and technical specifications with your bid response. WARRANTY: Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered. AWARD BASED ON BEST VALUE: Texas A&M AgriLife Research reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to accept the offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining what is the best value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following: • Purchase price • The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services. • The quality of the vendor's goods or services. • The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs. • The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency. • The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services. • The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty. • The delivery time. • Any other relevant factor that a private business entity might consider in selecting a vendor. Description Required to View Event Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid There are no Prerequisites added to this event. 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024 Buyer Attachments 1. Federal Terms & Conditions 2. Bid TCs 12.1.22.pdf 3. HSP - 179500894.pdf 4. HUB Subcontracting Instructions -Robotics Equipment.pdf 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMjE1OTQ3LTc0NTc2NTQ1NEZlZGVyYWwgVENzIDgtMjgtMTgucGRm&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMjE1OTQ3LTEzNDkwNjU5ODdCaWQgVENzIDEyLjEuMjIucGRm&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMjE1OTQ3LTE1ODE3OTU1NzZIU1AgLSAxNzk1MDA4OTQucGRm&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMjE1OTQ3LTE1ODE3OTU5MDVIVUIgU3ViY29udHJhY3RpbmcgSW5zdHJ1Y3Rpb25zIC1Sb2JvdGljcyBFcXVpcG1lbnQucGRm&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 Questions Required Questions Group 1: Item Basics Instructions: 1.1 Bidder affirms that any/all applicable discounts have been applied to, and included in, the cost of the items. 1.2 Are you bidding any equivalent item(s) to the ones that are specified in this invitation to bid? If so, please ensure those items are clearly indicated. 1.3 Did you submit full descriptive literature with your bid response? 1.4 What is the warranty for the item(s) being offered? 1.5 What is the estimated delivery time after receipt of a purchase order? 1.6 A HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required for bid amounts over $100,000. If your bid is over $100,000, did you submit a completed HSP with your bid response? Group 2: Export Control Instructions: 2.1 Are any of the items included in this Invitation For Bid export controlled? 2.2 If applicable, provide the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Category (EAR or ITAR) for the items being offered. Group 3: Terms & Conditions Instructions: 3.1 Does the bidder agree that the Agency's terms and conditions shall govern any resulting purchase order? By agreeing, bidder understands that any terms and conditions attached to the bidder's bid response will be considered withdrawn. 3.2 If not, please upload a redlined copy of the Agency's bid terms and conditions for review. 3.3 Does section 1.12 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 3.4 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 3.5 Does section 3 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 3.6 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 3.7 Does section 6.7 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions regarding compliance with Texas Government Code section 669.003 apply? 3.8 Please provide the name of the former executive. 3.9 Please provide the name of the state agency. 3.10 Please provide the date of separation from the state agency. 3.11 Please provide the position with bidder. 3.12 Please provide the date of employment with the bidder. Group 4: Federal Funding Instructions: 4.1 Due to the federal funding source of this solicitation, bidder must complete their federal representations and certifications at the following website before an award can be made: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf Have you completed your federal representations and certifications? 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024 Product Line Items Product Line Items 1. # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery P1 Manipulator Arm Unit (UR10e or equivalent) 1 EA - Each 23153200 - Robotics | 5753 $5k, 8422 Manipulator Arm Unit (UR10e or equivalent) with the following specifications: - Degrees of Freedom: 6 rotating joints (6 DoF) - Workspace: 1,300 mm - Payload: 10 kg (minimum) - Repeatability: ±0.1 mm - Maximum Speed: 180 degree per second - Tool speed: 1 meter per second - ROS Compatible - End-effector (OnRobot electric parallel gripper-2FG7 or equivalent) - End-effector (OnRobot Soft Gripper or equivalent) - Tool Changer P2 Mobile Robot Unit (RB-VOGUI or equivalent) 1 EA - Each Mobile Robot Unit (RB-VOGUI or equivalent) with the following specifications: - Payload: 100 kg (minimum) - Run time with payload: 6 - 8 hours - Ground speed: 2 meters per second (minimum) - Dimensions: Length/Width up to 1100/900 mm (maximum) - Ground clearance: 150 mm (minimum) - Position accuracy: up to 50 mm - Four-wheel steering - Wheels: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor - Environment: Indoor and Outdoor - Integrated GPS - Communication: Wifi, Bluetooth, 4G/5G router - Safety sensors: 3D camera with GPU; PTZ camera; 3D LiDAR (360 degrees, 32 beams) - 3D SLAM Module - ROS Compatible P3 Integration of Both Units 1 EA - Each Integration of both units with the following specifications: - One integrated user interface or plugin for controlling both units. - ROS Compatible - Communication: Wifi, Bluetooth, 4G/5G P4 Shipping and Handling Charges 1 EA - Each Shipping and Handling Charges: D.D.P. (delivered duty paid) or F.O.B. Destination to Dallas, TX 75252 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024 Service Line Items Service Line Items There are no Items added to this event. 12 March 202412 March 202412 March 2024