SAM #1232SA26Q0477

USDA ARS Solicitation for NDAA-Compliant UAS with Multimodal Sensor Payload and Support

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for a turnkey, flight-ready Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with a multimodal sensor payload for advanced agricultural research. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - OEMs Highlighted: - Inspired Flight (drone platform) - GRYFN (GOBI sensing payload) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspired Flight 800 Drone with GRYFN GOBI sensing Payload, or a comparable system - Must be NDAA/ASDA compliant - Capable of simultaneous, time-synchronized data collection across LiDAR, Hyperspectral (VNIR), and RGB sensors - Includes drone, sensor payload, batteries, chargers, spare parts, and rugged transport cases - Two-year maintenance and support plan for drone and sensors (including GRYFN and SBG Qinertia software/hardware) - Full-day on-site training workshop for drone operation and multimodal software usage - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 60 days after order to the US Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI - Vendors must provide technical documentation, pricing, and a compliance matrix comparing their system to the government’s minimum specifications - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 334511 - System must be fully NDAA/ASDA compliant - On-site training must be completed within 60 days of receipt

Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0477 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Inspired Flight 800 Drone with GRYFN GOBI sensing Payload, or comparable.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511  The small business size standard is 1350 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

The USDA-ARS in Madison, WI requires a turnkey, flight-ready Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integrated with a specialized multimodal sensor payload (Inspired Flight 800/GRYFN Gobi or comparable system that meets or exceeds the specifications below and on the attached spec sheet). The system must be fully NDAA/ASDA compliant and capable of simultaneous, time-synchronized data collection across LiDAR, Hyperspectral (VNIR), and RGB sensors.

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.  Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation.  In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.  Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number. Technical Documentation: Provide descriptive material (brochures/data sheets) and a "meets/does not meet" document for the minimum specifications. If quoting a different make/model than requested, the "meets/does not meet" document must clearly list the Government’s required specifications side-by-side with the offered system’s technical specifications. Pricing: Unit price and total price (including all shipping/delivery costs). Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date. Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line.  Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, April 20th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, April 23rd, 2026.

Delivery Address:

USDA - ARS

US Dairy Forage Research Center

1925 Linden Dr.

Madison, WI 53706

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