Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to complete a “goods and services” or “research” proposal that responds to a real-world RFP or instructor approved project scenario. Your proposal should include the major sections of a proposal presented in class.
By completing this assignment, the problem you are trying to solve is how best to construct a document, that makes a compelling case for your proposed solution, demonstrates professionalism and thoughtfulness, exhibits clear attention to detail and revision, and incorporates various strategies of technical communication and document design.
Criteria for Success
The “Proposal” project has no minimum word requirement. That said, it is expected that your proposal contain, at a minimum,the five major sectionsof standard proposals identified in our class discussions. For reference, those sections are:
- Summary
- Introduction
- Plan of Work (or Tasks, Scope of Work, Proposed Program)
- Budget
- Appendixes
- Task Schedule (Gantt Chart)
- Evaluation Techniques
Zaidoon Sulaiman Engl&235-summer 2020 08\08\2020 Back up Generator General Information · Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original) · All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA · Original Published Date: Aug 08, 2020 06:53 pm EDT · Original Response Date: Aug 18, 2020 09:00 am EDT · Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date · Original Inactive Date: Sep 02, 2020 · Initiative: · None Classification · Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) · Product Service Code: 6115 - GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL · NAICS Code: 335312 - Motor and Generator Manufacturing · Place of Performance: Orono , ME 04469 USA Description THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is searching for firms who can provide back up generator as per attached specifications. As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPAs based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. https://beta.sam.gov/opp/6821e4118e27405d827e2cccb03794b6/view?index=opp Date: March 22, 2020 To: United States Department of Agriculture Steven J. Thomson, Ph.D. Acting Division Director, Agricultural Systems National Program Leader National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dr. Kimberly Hambuchen NASA Johnson Space Center National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Frank Hearl, PE Patriots Plaza 1 From: Subject: Proposal for funding research on integrating ubiquitous collaborative robots Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to gain funding for the NRI-2.0 Program (National Robots Initiative) to support research in the U.S in order to accelerate development and integration of collaborative robots (co-robots). Summary A co-robot is a robot whose main purpose is to help people or companies achieve collective goals and/or tasks in different types of environments. Co-robots are adaptable partners and/or teammates that can perform required needs but are not limited to certain skills. They can tremendously aid the performance of teams or individuals in the completion of tasks whether or not its role is changed. Ubiquitous Collaborative Robots can be used in multiple settings such as corporate industries, academics, non-profits, and other organizations. Ubiquity, in this sense, is seamless integration into every-day life to assist human beings accomplish collective goals or tasks. There are four main topics of research required to further the goal of ubiquitous co-robots. Scalability, Customizability, Lowering Barriers to Entry, and Societal Impact are key fundamental research elements in advancing the completion and integration of Collaborative Robots in everyday life in the United States. In the following sections provided are the proposed tasks, schedule and budget needed to accomplish these goals. Proposed tasks Task 1. Obtain understanding about robots It is very important to have basic understandings about collaborative robots to get start on the project. The information we got about collaboratives robot so far that the robot intended to interact with humans in a share space or to work safely is proximity. Collaborative means that the robot is working directly with the human. The collaborative robots are typically designed to be safe, friendly and helpful. Our team decide to work on designed. Task 2. Acquire a basic information about features of collaborative robot Collaborative robots are being designed as safe to work around people. The basic understanding of collaborative robots is helpful, and our team begun researching on the robots. The question is how this collaborative robot will work. They are some basic information about robots our team come up with like what are the powers and force limiting features? • Sensors in each joint: any value detected by the sensor will be compared to standard state and evaluated in order to perform an action. Ex. To stop, move etc. • Hand guiding: easy and intuitive robot path programming by dragging the arm around its working envelope and registering positions and end effector actions. • Round shaped design: created to smooth the surface, remove sharp edges from impact dissipation, integrated motors and wiring, pinch point free design to prevent hand squeeze, lightweight. • Additional safety options: soft active or passive skin (jacket) for softened impact. Task 3. Determine the communication of robots The communication with these robots is not complicated. Humans rely heavily on communication to work in terms and complete task easily and professionally. Communications can be made issues to command the cobots (collaborative robots) because the human is able to command the cobots through different communication styles. Here is some subcategory are classified by communication mode: body language and speech. Body language and Speech: Body language as a means of commanding a robot includes using gestures, pointing, head pose, and gaze. Speech refers to uttering commands verbally. These two communication modes are combined in the same. Task 4. Acquire understanding of attitudes towards pre-existing collaborative robots We propose to send surveys to businesses or companies that are working with collaborative robots already about their attitudes towards them. The survey would ask whether they feel cobots have made their lives in the workplace easier or more difficult and to state their answers in a short 1-2 paragraph format. Task 5. Data input and task extraction from assembly CADS The Computer-Aided Design (CADS) files will be used later in the task before that the order for the Task Planner provide the user the desired program simplicity and reduce the amount of input data. The input data the length, weight and flexibility are manipulating this object. Therefore, when the user requests a new production plan, he is initially prompted to enter the respective 3D assembly files. Task 6. Design the layout and design of robot To make the collaborative robot extra safe, our team come with some steps about robots. There are some features to make it safer for humans. Power and force limits: The power and force limit of robots will be very sensitive that they can detect even a small impact. We are designed to stop when an external force is detected, so if someone hits into a force-limit and it can control it easily. Speed and separation monitoring: A robot designed with a vision systems sensor that any collision face towards it and the robot can maintaining a safe distance to protect himself. A “presence aware” robot can even slow down or stop when it senses something dangerous. However, for certain applications or locations, it may still be necessary to set up additional guarding. Hand guidance: hand guiding, take place when a regular industrial robot is update with a collaborative device that makes it possible for them to sense force. Humans can guide the robots by applying that sense. This application called path teaching. Task 7. Manufacturing robotics parts Manufacturing the robotics parts is not that hard now a days because the industry of technology is more advance then before. We will assemble all the parts and the software to robot. While safety standards and technologies for managing robots, we will test all the sensors we are installing in the machine. • Safety sensors • Power and force sensors • Speed and separation monitors • Battery limit Task 8. Testing Robots in the Workplace After manufacturing, we need to find out whether our collaborative robots will be useful by entering them into workplace environments and acquiring data towards their helpfulness. We would then make it available for workers to provide recommendations on how we might be able to update or add onto these robots in the future. Budget Following is an itemized budget for our proposed product. Direct Expenditures Indirect Expenditures Total Budget Salary $400,000 Utilities $1,200 Equipment $20,000 Maintenance $600 Materials $9,000 Support $600 Supplies $3,500 Clerical Expenses $700 Total Direct Cost: $432,500 Total Indirect Cost: $3,100 $435,600 Schedule Figure 1 is a schedule of the tasks we would complete for this project. Tasks Date of Tasks (by Weeks) Task 1: Research collaborative robot use Task 2: Determine the communication of robots and attitudes Task 3: Research data input and task extraction from assembly CADS Task 4: Establish understanding about robot Task 5: Design the layout of robot with extra safety features Task 6: Manufacturing robotics parts 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 6 13 20 April May June