Texas A & M Transportation Institute - Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform - TTI-ITB-1499 (2026)
Texas A&M University-Commerce | State of TexasHigher Ed · Commerce, TX- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mary Williams
- (979) 458-8990
The 30-second brief
Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI) located in Bryan, TX, seeks to procure a complete Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform to support advanced robotics, mobility, autonomy, and applied engineering research. The platform will serve as a reconfigurable, sensor-equipped mobile robotics testbed capable of operating in laboratory, indoor, and outdoor field environments, such as the Boston Dynamics Spot EDU package or equivalent. Vendors shall provide all components necessary for immediate operational readiness upon delivery, including control hardware, power components, sensing and manipulation payloads, communications equipment, and software development access. Submission deadline is October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include best value factors such as quality, availability, adaptability, bidder experience, and financial stability.
Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, Shipping
Quality, availability, and adaptability of materials, scope of conditions, ability, capacity and skill of bidder, prompt service, character, responsibility, reputation, and experience of bidder, quality of performance, financial stability, ability to provide future maintenance, repair parts, and service
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Summary
Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI) located in Bryan, TX, seeks to procure a complete Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform to support advanced robotics, mobility, autonomy, and applied engineering research.
The platform will serve as a reconfigurable, sensor-equipped mobile robotics testbed capable of operating in laboratory, indoor, and outdoor field environments, such as the Boston Dynamics Spot EDU package or equivalent. Vendors shall provide all components necessary for immediate operational readiness upon delivery, including control hardware, power components, sensing and manipulation payloads, communications equipment, and software development access. Submission deadline is October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include best value factors such as quality, availability, adaptability, bidder experience, and financial stability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
16- Quality
- Availability
- Adaptability of materials
- Scope of conditions
- Ability
- Capacity and skill of bidder
- Prompt service
- Character
- Responsibility
- Reputation
- Experience of bidder
- Quality of performance
- Financial stability
- Ability to provide future maintenance
- Repair parts
- Service
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, Shipping
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bryan, TX
- Reported agency
- Texas A & M University
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid 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 October 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Mary Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 Bid 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 Mary Williams at (979) 458-8990. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, Shipping. 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: "Quality, availability, and adaptability of materials, scope of conditions, ability, capacity and skill of bidder, prompt service, character, responsibility, reputation, and experience of bidder, quali..." 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 Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bryan, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.