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Agricultural Drone
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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1215 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement of one professional-grade, NDAA-compliant agricultural drone. The system must be built and supported in the United States and designed for the precision application of liquid sprays and granular materials. Key technical requirements include a minimum lift capacity of 250 lbs, a tank spreader system with a maximum capacity of 45 gallons, a minimum swath width of 50 feet, and a 360-degree millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance system. Additional deliverables include a lifetime ground control software license, simulation-based training, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. The system must be shipped fully assembled to Temple, Texas, within 60 days after receipt of order. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336411. The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, provided the vendor meets technical capability and past performance pass/fail gates. Offerors must submit quotations by August 21, 2026, and ensure prices remain firm for 90 days. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding Federal anti-discrimination laws and DEI policies, as well as prohibitions on automatic software renewals and unauthorized supplier terms. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the System for Award Management.
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Place of Performance
Temple, TX, 76502, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
*The requuirements description has been updated to maximum capacity of tank spreader system to 45 gallons instead of 50.*
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.
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