SAM #1232SA26Q0577

USDA ARS Solicits NDAA-Compliant Blue List UAS for Agricultural Research

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Cropping Systems Research Laboratory is seeking to acquire a specialized Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for advanced agricultural research. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cropping Systems Research Laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - One NDAA-compliant blue list compatible Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) - Must capture high-resolution RGB and thermal imagery - Must meet detailed specifications for airframe, flight performance, environmental durability, communications, camera package, autonomy, positioning, and mission planning software - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - UAS must be NDAA-compliant and on the blue list (ensuring cybersecurity and supply chain integrity) - Designed for plant stress and germplasm development research - Total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 - Delivery required as soon as possible to Lubbock, TX - Firm fixed price purchase order; pricing must remain firm for 60 days after quote receipt

Description

The USDA-ARS Cropping Systems Research Laboratory requires an NDAA-compliant blue list compatible UAS (unmanned Aircraft System) that is capable of capturing high resolution RGB and thermal imagery, for the plant stress and germplasm development unit.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511 and the small business size standard is 1,350. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

See attached solicitation for additional details, attachment 2 - salient charateristics begin on page 16.

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