High-Capacity Battery Supply (Hot-Swappable)

The contract requires the supply of a single high-capacity, hot-swappable spare battery with a minimum capacity of 500 watt-hours, specifically designed for use with a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle employed in outdoor agricultural operations. The battery must enable rapid field replacement under real-world conditions, ensuring minimal downtime for the UGV during critical tasks. It must be engineered for durability and safety in agricultural environments, with safeguards against environmental exposure, mechanical stress, and thermal hazards typical of farm settings. The solicitation, posted on July 21, 2026, and due for response by August 3, 2026, is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 335911, which pertains to other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. Performance is expected to be carried out in Beltsville, Maryland, with the contracting entity being the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the Animal and Food Microbiology and Processing Division. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or point of contact, and interested parties must submit responses through the official SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline.