Opportunity Overview
Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice for Providers/Suppliers of
Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB Robot Arm (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)
Notice ID: NIST-AMD-SSN-26-02447
Contract Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Response Date: August 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM, ET
Product Service Code
3693 - Industrial Assembly Machines
NAICS Code
333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing with the small business size standard of 700 employees.
BACKGROUND
This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for industry to help the Government determine the availability and capability of small business and other than small businesses which can provide any or all of the products and services required by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide a Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB Robot Arm (OR EQUAL) that meets all technical specifications identified in this notice.
This notice is strictly to request information for market research purposes to help NIST determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation, or commitment by NIST.
OVERVIEW
The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) needs a Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (or equivalent) ROBOT ARM suitable for robotic assembly applications and portable for demonstrations. One of the programmatic goals of this effort is to demonstrate and develop tests for different robotic manufacturing applications.
NIST requires one (1) Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (or equivalent) ROBOT ARM, including hardware, software, accessories, calibration certificate, and warranty. The delivered system shall include everything necessary for immediate operation in a laboratory environment.
LINE ITEM 1: Quantity One (1) each, Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (Brand...
Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB Robot Arm (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)
Notice ID: NIST-AMD-SSN-26-02447
Contract Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Response Date: August 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM, ET
Product Service Code
3693 - Industrial Assembly Machines
NAICS Code
333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing with the small business size standard of 700 employees.
BACKGROUND
This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for industry to help the Government determine the availability and capability of small business and other than small businesses which can provide any or all of the products and services required by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide a Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB Robot Arm (OR EQUAL) that meets all technical specifications identified in this notice.
This notice is strictly to request information for market research purposes to help NIST determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation, or commitment by NIST.
OVERVIEW
The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) needs a Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (or equivalent) ROBOT ARM suitable for robotic assembly applications and portable for demonstrations. One of the programmatic goals of this effort is to demonstrate and develop tests for different robotic manufacturing applications.
NIST requires one (1) Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (or equivalent) ROBOT ARM, including hardware, software, accessories, calibration certificate, and warranty. The delivered system shall include everything necessary for immediate operation in a laboratory environment.
LINE ITEM 1: Quantity One (1) each, Mecademic Robotics MECA500-R4-OB (Brand...
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| Issuing agency | Dept of Commerce NIST |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| NAICS | 333998 |
| PSC | 3693 |
| Published | August 07, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Sources Sought |
| Response due | August 24, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
Source: U.S. Government (SAM.gov) — public domain. GlobalGov is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government.
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