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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 Name or Equivalent) ROBOT ARM The ROBOT ARM must meet the following minimum salient characteristics: The ROBOT ARM must have a minimum payload that meets or exceeds 0.5 kg. The ROBOT ARM must have a minimum arm reach of 330 mm (or more). The ROBOT ARM must weigh less than or equal to 5 kg without any cables. The ROBOT ARM must have a position repeatability of less than or equal to ± 0.005 mm. The ROBOT ARM must have Six (6) degrees of freedom. The ROBOT ARM must have black surface finish to absorb 90% visible light or higher. LINE ITEM 2 : Quantity One (1) each, PS200-R4 POWER SUPPLY (OR EQUAL) The POWER SUPPLY must be compatible with the ROBOT ARM in LINE ITEM 1 and have appropriate connectors that fit the ROBOT ARM. LINE ITEM 3 : Quantity One (1) each, MGC-HFA COMMUNICATION CABLE (OR EQUAL) The COMMUNICATION CABLE must be compatible with LINE ITEM 1 and the GRIPPERS in LINE ITEM 5 and LINE ITEM 6 LINE ITEM 4 : Quantity One (1) each, MUAP01 universal ADAPTER PLATE (OR EQUAL) The ADAPTER PLAT…