Payload Integration and Sensor Mounting Hardware

The contract calls for the design and fabrication of modular, vibration-resistant mounting systems capable of supporting sensor payloads up to 800 pounds, specifically tailored for agricultural data collection applications. These systems must securely accommodate a range of high-precision sensors including LiDAR, cameras, and spectrometers, ensuring operational integrity under field conditions where mechanical vibration and environmental stress are common. The hardware must be engineered for adaptability, enabling quick reconfiguration for different sensor configurations while maintaining structural stability and minimizing interference with data accuracy. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, categorized under NAICS code 332996, and is issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The place of performance is designated as Wooster, Ohio, with a response deadline of April 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, and all submissions must meet technical requirements for durability, modularity, and payload capacity without compromising the precision of the embedded sensors. Bidders must be certified small businesses eligible under the total small business set-aside provision, and the work is expected to support USDA’s mission in advancing precision agriculture through reliable sensor integration.