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Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform
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The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation 12760426Q0183 for the procurement of an Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 and is intended to provide the Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) with fully automated lake volume survey drones. These drones will utilize artificial intelligence algorithms to generate early warning flood alerts, providing critical data to protect agricultural infrastructure, livestock, and croplands. The required equipment must be NDAA compliant, compatible with existing ESRI Site Scan post-processing software, and include high-resolution digital cameras with thermal imaging sensors. Technical specifications require that the platform and its travel cases meet or exceed MIL-STD810G and MIL-STD810H standards for environmental durability and pressure equalization. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. Award will be made to the lowest technically acceptable offeror. Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide clear brand identification, model numbers, descriptive literature, and details regarding any planned modifications. Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards is mandatory, requiring the submission of an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the VPAT template. Additionally, the contract incorporates strict USDA Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) requirements, including the use of tamper-evident packaging, trusted shipping channels like U.S. registered mail, and end-to-end cargo monitoring via sensor technology. Delivery will take place at OCPARC AHERU in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and requires the contractor to provide a 7-day advance notification and a 24-hour ETA, with all personnel remaining under government escort while on-site.
General Info
Contract Value
$133,483.5Place of Performance
Stillwater, OK, 74075, USASet-Aside
Awardee
OAKUM GROUP, LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
12760426Q0183 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform. See attached for list of specs, quantity, and delivery information.
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) requires fully automated lake volume survey drone for early warning flood alerts. This equipment is valuable in quantifying lake volume that will be used to generate early warning flood alerts from artificial intelligence algorithms. This data will assist farmers, ranchers, and producers to protect their croplands, livestock, and infrastructure (e.g., utilities; transportation routes for transporting crops from the field to processing plants, supermarkets, restaurants; commercial and residential properties).
Equipment for drone-based photogrammetric digital elevation surveys. All equipment must be NDAA compliant and compatible with existing ESRI Site Scan post-processing software.
Coordination: Contractor must notify the POC 7 days prior to delivery and provide an ETA 24 hours in advance.
Site Rules: All delivery personnel must sign in and remain under Government escort while on-site.
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