The Demand Signal: Robotics

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66--Sources Sought for Robotic Lab System

Department of Energy · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · Sources Sought · 89243326NFE000257

posted 25 August 2026 · closed 4 September 2026 · NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640

Summary

The Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking contractors that can provide a Robotic Lab System to support sensor development and scale‑up for its Oil and Gas Center of Excellence. The notice indicates the system will be used for high‑throughput, precision‑controlled fabrication and characterization of subsurface sensors, but provides no further technical detail beyond the title.

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