Two (2) Unitree Robotics Go1 EDU Quadrupedal Robots
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 09/12/2023
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
Upon the basis of the foregoing findings, I hereby determine, pursuant to the authority of Title 41 USC, Chapter 83 as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.103(b); Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) 225.103(b) and Army Federal Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5125.09, that the Unitree Robot manufactured by Unitree Robotics is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. Domestic offers were insufficient to meet the requirement and award will be made to other than a qualifying country or eligible end product as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 25.001.
Yes
Yes
Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
09/07/2023
W911QX-23-Q-0215
W911QX-23-Q-0215
Post-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
DEPT OF THE ARMY