Digital Twin Modeling & Software

Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), specifically the Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR), Code 1700, is focused on advancing research in robotic and autonomous systems (RAS), communication, navigation, human-robot interaction, and machine learning.

To enhance this research capability, LASR requires a high-fidelity digital twin of its facilities, equipment, and platforms to facilitate simulation and testing of RAS behaviors in realistic environments.

Work Details
The contractor will develop a Digital Twin that accurately models and simulates the physical environments and assets within the LASR facility. Key tasks include:
1. Utilizing NVIDIA Omniverse Digital Tools to implement the Digital Twin concept.
2. Creating virtual environments for four distinct high bay spaces with physical properties based on real-world sensor values.
3. Developing RAS platform models that include physical properties, sensors, actuators, and manipulators as modular components.
4. Providing tools and microservices for functionalities such as model import from environment scans, automated testing scripts, and user interfaces.
5. Validating model performance to ensure that behaviors in the virtual environment closely approximate real-world performance.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided).

Place of Performance
The work will be conducted at the Naval Research Laboratory located in Washington, DC.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capability in developing high-fidelity digital twins using advanced simulation tools like NVIDIA Omniverse. Specific qualifications related to experience with robotic systems modeling and simulation are expected.