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1232SA26Q1215Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Agricultural Research Service, is seeking quotations for an agricultural drone under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1215, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small business concerns in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System code 336411 for Aircraft Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. All responsible small business sources are invited to submit quotations, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The deadline for responses is August 21, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on August 6, 2026. The drone is intended for performance at Temple, Texas, with a zip code of 76502, and the contract will be awarded to a small business located within the United States. The point of contact for inquiries is Kerrie Hodges, reachable via email at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov, and the official sourcing platform can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov link.

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Small business set-aside for agricultural drone procurement in Texas, due August 21, 2026, via SAM.gov.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Temple, TX, 76502, USA

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SBA

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1215 Agricultural Drone RFP

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Kerrie Hodges

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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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