Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0525
USDA ARS FABE Solicitation for Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform (UGV)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0525
NAICS
333999, 333998
USDA ARS FABE in Wooster, Ohio is seeking an Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform (UGV) for agricultural research purposes. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Food and Agricultural Biotechnology and Engineering (FABE) unit - Product Requested: - Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) - Minimum 4-wheel configuration - At least 24 inches ground clearance - Maximum width of 45 inches - Payload capacity up to 800 lbs - Minimum 2-hour battery runtime - Off-road capability - Quantity: - 1 unit - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to USDA ARS FABE, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691 - Delivery required by June 1, 2026 (early delivery accepted) - 4-week period of performance - Evaluation Criteria: - Lowest price technically acceptable - Past performance and technical acceptability - Notable Requirements: - Commercial item - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 333998 - FOB destination - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned; all responsible small business sources may submit quotations.
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. Choose an item. are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0525 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform – Wooster, OH.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333998 The small business size standard is 700 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.