Texas A & M University-College Station Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform ITB - TTI-ITB-1499 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mary Williams
- (979) 458-8990
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI) in Bryan, TX, seeks to procure a complete Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform to support advanced robotics, mobility, autonomy, and applied engineering research under solicitation TTI-ITB-1499. The platform serves as a reconfigurable, sensor-equipped mobile robotics testbed capable of operating in laboratory, indoor, and outdoor field environments. Vendors shall provide a fully integrated system including quadrupedal robot (Boston Dynamics Spot EDU package or equivalent), control hardware, power components, sensing and manipulation payloads, communications equipment, and manufacturer-backed service ensuring immediate operational readiness upon delivery. Submission deadline is October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation is based on best value including price, quality and availability of equipment, and bidder experience.
1 EA Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, 1 EA Shipping
Price, quality, availability and adaptability of materials, scope of conditions attached to bid, ability, capacity and skill of bidder, prompt service, character, responsibility, reputation, and experience of bidder, quality of performance of previous service, financial stability, ability to provide future maintenance, repair parts, and service
SUMMARY
Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI) in Bryan, TX, seeks to procure a complete Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform to support advanced robotics, mobility, autonomy, and applied engineering research under solicitation TTI-ITB-1499.
The platform serves as a reconfigurable, sensor-equipped mobile robotics testbed capable of operating in laboratory, indoor, and outdoor field environments. Vendors shall provide a fully integrated system including quadrupedal robot (Boston Dynamics Spot EDU package or equivalent), control hardware, power components, sensing and manipulation payloads, communications equipment, and manufacturer-backed service ensuring immediate operational readiness upon delivery. Submission deadline is October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation is based on best value including price, quality and availability of equipment, and bidder experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
16- Price
- Quality
- Availability and adaptability of materials
- Scope of conditions attached to bid
- Ability
- Capacity and skill of bidder
- Prompt service
- Character
- Responsibility
- Reputation
- Experience of bidder
- Quality of performance of previous service
- Financial stability
- Ability to provide future maintenance
- Repair parts
- Service
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1 EA Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, 1 EA Shipping
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Executive Order GA-48 Supplier Certification
- HB 127 Prohibited Software Certification
- Certificate of Insurance
- Detailed specification sheet for alternative items
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bryan, TX
- Reported agency
- Texas A & M University-College Station
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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. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Mary Williams.
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 EA Autonomous Quadrupedal Research Platform, 1 EA Shipping. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Executive Order GA-48 Supplier Certification, HB 127 Prohibited Software Certification, Certificate of Insurance, detailed specification sheet for alternative items. Review the full document from Texas A&M University | State of Texas for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bryan, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.