When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Grambling State University. The work is located in Grambling, Louisiana, United States.

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Robotics technology company with experience supplying advanced humanoid and quadruped platforms. Authorized distributor or qualified integrator for Unitree and related robotics hardware. Expertise in robotics software, SDKs, APIs, firmware, teleoperation, and computer vision. Capability to provide installation, configuration, operational testing, training, and professional development. Experience supporting engineering education, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and human-robot interaction programs.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Grambling, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: August 1, 2026Deadline: August 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

This procurement seeks a vendor to supply, configure, and test advanced humanoid and quadruped robotics platforms, software, accessories, training, and professional development services. The contract term will be one year, with questions due August 10, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a legally established business operating for at least two years
Must provide bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid
Must provide a performance bond for projects over $50,000
Must have required licenses, permits, and insurance
Must submit a written safety program
Must provide descriptive literature for any non-exact goods
Must be licensed under Act 377 of the 1976 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session for bids over $50,000
Must provide an original signature on the bid form
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming Grambling State University as an additional insured

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid Schedule: August 20th, 2026

Due Date/Time: August 20th, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST

Bid Opening: August 20th, 2026, at 2:45 PM CST

Delivery Deadline: September 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 10, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Grambling State University

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide an advanced humanoid robotics research platform and related accessories to support engineering education, robotics research, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, machine learning, computer vision, and human-robot interaction.

Required equipment includes Unitree G1 EDU U6 and U4 humanoid robot platforms, a humanoid robot gantry system, humanoid robot batteries, a Unitree Go2 Edu Plus quadruped robotics platform, Hesai XT16 equipment, long-range batteries, a robotics training curriculum, a teleoperation system, and professional development services.

Software requirements include current firmware, operating software, software and SDK licenses, APIs, programming documentation, driver packages, and software updates available at the time of delivery. The vendor will configure all hardware and software, verify proper operation, and conduct operational testing. Questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026, and the contract period will be one year.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Grambling State University. The work is located in Grambling, Louisiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Robotics technology company with experience supplying advanced humanoid and quadruped platforms
Authorized distributor or qualified integrator for Unitree and related robotics hardware
Expertise in robotics software, SDKs, APIs, firmware, teleoperation, and computer vision
Capability to provide installation, configuration, operational testing, training, and professional development
Experience supporting engineering education, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and human-robot interaction programs

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