Summary
This statement of work (sow) is issued by the national institute of standards and technology (nist) for the procurement of an ouster os-2 128 channel lidar system.
the intelligent systems division (isd) at nist requires this equipment to enhance research in automated vehicle (av) safety and performance, as existing lidar resources are inadequate for their current research needs. The acquisition aims to obtain a lidar system manufactured in the united states that meets specific technical requirements, including compatibility with the robot operating system (ros) version humble, a 360° horizontal field of view, long-range object detection capabilities, and a vertical resolution of 128 channels.
the contractor is responsible for delivering one complete lidar system along with necessary accessories such as power and communication cables, an interface box, and the latest firmware.
a standard commercial warranty of at least 12 months is required for all products. Delivery must occur within five weeks after receipt of the order to nist's gaithersburg, md campus on a f.o.b destination basis.
the sow also outlines inspection and acceptance procedures, emphasizing that nist reserves the right to conduct performance tests and evaluations to ensure compliance with specified requirements. Additionally, it includes safety and security protocols for contractor personnel accessing the nist campus, such as identification badge requirements and vehicle registration procedures.