Opportunity
SAM #123A9426Q0048
USDA ARS Requests Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Drones and Accessories for Agricultural Research
Buyer
FSIS OAS PCMB
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
123A9426Q0048
NAICS
336411, 334511
USDA's Agriculture Research Service (ARS) Southeast Watershed Research Lab is seeking Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) drones and accessories for agricultural remote sensing research. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - Freefly Systems Inc. is the sole OEM specified for all requested products - Products Requested: - 2 Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) drones (part number: 950-00187) - 2 Astro Compact Travel Cases (part number: 910-00842) - 2 Astro Max Spare Propeller Sets (part number: 910-00900) - 2 LR1 Payloads (part number: 950-00147) - 2 Astro Spare Parts Kits (part number: 910-00678) - 12 SL8-Air Batteries (part number: 910-00649) - 8 SL8 Fast Chargers (part number: 910-00667) - 2 RTK GPS Ground Stations (part number: 910-00659) - Technical Details: - Drones must be NDAA compliant and classified as 'Blue' - Medium lift drones with up to 43 minutes flight time and 3kg max payload - LR1 Payload includes 61 MP Sony camera and 3-axis gimbal - RTK GPS Ground Station provides centimeter-level accuracy and real-time corrections - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NDAA Section 889 and Section 508 accessibility standards - Delivery required within 30 days of award - All items must be delivered by the specified effective date - Intended Use: - Remote sensing for agricultural research - Quantity and part numbers are clearly specified for each item
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 123A9426Q0048 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Drones for ARS.
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.