A -- Mobil Dexterous Sociable Anthropomorphic Robots

This notice of intent is from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to contract with Xitome Design LLC. at 97 Logwood Street, South Burlington, VT 05403-6515 on an other than full and open competitive basis. The contractor shall provide two Mobil Dexterous Sociable Robots. Xitome is the only provider for the robots with capabilities required such as high degree-of-freedom articulated head that allows a range of expressions, high degree-of-freedom articulated arms and hands, and a waist joint. Each robot requires sensing suitable for controlling the robots' motion. The required delivery is no later than sixteen weeks after date of contract award. This is not a solicitation. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm. See Numbered Note 22.