Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1491
USDA Solicitation for Heavy-Lift UAS with Multi-Sensor Payloads and Calibration Tools
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1491
NAICS
336413, 336411, 334511
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) NEA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management office in University Park, PA is soliciting quotations for a heavy-lift Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with advanced remote sensing capabilities. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - NEA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management, University Park, PA - Primary OEMs: - Inspired Flight (Hexacopter IF1200) - GRYFN (Calibration services, processing tool software, reflectance panels) - Micasense (Payload mounting customizations) - Products Requested: - 1 Inspired Flight Hexacopter IF1200 (heavy-lift UAS, supports GNSS, RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, LiDAR sensors) - 3 IF1200A Battery Kits - 1 F1200 Spare Part Kit - 1 Nano HS Payload Mounting Customizations - 2 Micasense Payload Mounting Customizations - 1 GRYFN Calibration Services (per sensor) - 1 GRYFN Processing Tool Software License (Headwall HS+LiDAR Edition) - 1 GRYFN Processing Tool Software License Maintenance - 1 Additional GRYFN 4-Panel Reflectance Set - Notable Requirements: - UAS must be NDAA-compliant - Must support multiple sensor types (GNSS, RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, LiDAR) - Custom payload mounting and calibration services required - Software license and maintenance for advanced sensor data processing - Delivery required within the specified period; firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated.
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 1232SA26Q1491 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) with multi spectral camera.
See Attachment 1 – Specifications for details.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.
Quotes are due on 09/21/2026 at 5:00 PM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.