70 -- Robot Simulation for Genetic-Algorithm

The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award to Energid Technologies, 124 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, on an other than full and open competitive basis, for simulation software capable of running in NRL Linux-based supercomputing cluster which can (1) simulate the kinematics, dynamics, and contact dynamics of a robotic manipulator, and (2) provide joint-level trajectory following solutions given a Cartesian end-effector trajectory. The statutory authority is 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The required software is unique in combining both of the above requirements into a single package. The vendor will also provide source code and undertake a port of this source code to NRL’s supercomputer cluster. A patent exists for the joint-level trajectory following technology. See numbered note 22.