Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0427
USDA ARS Procurement of Freefly Systems Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) UAV or Equivalent
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0427
NAICS
336411
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure an advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for remotely sensed imagery data collection at its Temple, Texas location. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Research, Education, and Economics office - OEMs and Vendors: - Freefly Systems (Astro Max NDAA/Blue UAV specified as reference model) - Equivalent UAVs from other manufacturers may be considered - Products/Services Requested: - 1x Freefly Systems Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or equivalent - Up to 43 minutes flight time - 3kg maximum payload - Includes Pilot Pro Controller, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 tablet, Astro Compact Travel Case, SL8 batteries and chargers, and SKB Rolling Case - Unique or Notable Requirements: - UAV must be NDAA/Blue compliant or equivalent - Procurement is a total small business set aside under NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) - Award will be made based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) - Quotes will be solicited from at least three sources
Description
Presolicitation notice in accordance with the attached memorandum.