Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1215
USDA ARS Solicitation for Professional-Grade Agricultural Drone System
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1215
NAICS
333292, 336411
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grassland, Soil and Water Research Center in Temple, Texas is seeking to procure a high-capacity agricultural drone system. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Grassland, Soil and Water Research Center, Temple, TX - Product Requested: - One professional-grade, American-made agricultural drone (UAV) - Minimum lift capacity: 250 lbs - 30-gallon liquid tank and 50-gallon solid material tank - 360-degree millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance system - FPV (First Person View) live video feed - Ground control software with lifetime license - FAA regulatory onboarding/support - Includes toolkit, ground link controller, battery charger, six batteries, liquid sprayer system, and spreader system - Notable Requirements: - Drone must be American-made - Delivery required within 60 days of order to Temple, TX - Minimum one-year warranty for defects in materials and workmanship - Professional-grade, autonomous spraying and spreading capabilities - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified in the solicitation - Opportunity is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
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 1232SA26Q1215 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an agricultural drone.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,500 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.