Texas A&M AgriLife Research Collaborative Robotic Arm ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6617 (2026)
Texas A&M University-Commerce | State of TexasHigher Ed · Commerce, TX- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Steven Amazeen
- (979) 314-8026
The 30-second brief
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of a collaborative robotic arm suitable for human-robot interaction and research applications, functionally equivalent to the Universal Robots UR7e. Bidders shall offer unit price responses for line items including the robotic arm and shipping and handling to College Station, Texas. The solicitation number is AG-RSCH-ITB-6617, with a submission deadline of September 24, 2026. Evaluation is based on best value criteria including purchase price, vendor experience supporting academic and robotics research, warranty, and delivery time.
Collaborative Robotic Arm, Shipping & Handling
Purchase price, reputation of the vendor, experience supporting academic research and robotics research applications, quality of goods or services, technical support and documentation, extent to which goods/services meet agency needs, past relationship, total long-term cost, availability of replacement parts, warranty, delivery time
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Summary
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of a collaborative robotic arm suitable for human-robot interaction and research applications, functionally equivalent to the Universal Robots UR7e.
Bidders shall offer unit price responses for line items including the robotic arm and shipping and handling to College Station, Texas. The solicitation number is AG-RSCH-ITB-6617, with a submission deadline of September 24, 2026. Evaluation is based on best value criteria including purchase price, vendor experience supporting academic and robotics research, warranty, and delivery time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Purchase price
- Reputation of the vendor
- Experience supporting academic research and robotics research applications
- Quality of goods or services
- Technical support and documentation
- Extent to which goods/services meet agency needs
- Past relationship
- Total long-term cost
- Availability of replacement parts
- Warranty
- Delivery time
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Collaborative Robotic Arm, Shipping & Handling
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Terms & Conditions, Specifications.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- College Station, TX
- Reported agency
- Texas A&M University
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Texas A&M University-Commerce | State of Texas?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Steven Amazeen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Texas A&M University-Commerce | State of Texas in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steven Amazeen at (979) 314-8026. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Collaborative Robotic Arm, Shipping & Handling. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Purchase price, reputation of the vendor, experience supporting academic research and robotics research applications, quality of goods or services, technical support and documentation, extent to which..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Terms & Conditions, Specifications.pdf. Review the full document from Texas A&M University-Commerce | State of Texas for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: College Station, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.