Attachment 1 - Specifications - Revised Delivery Date.docx

This is a specifications attachment for an Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform procurement by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for their Application Technology research program located in Wooster, Ohio. The government is seeking an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for off-road terrain capable of carrying sensor equipment to collect agricultural data including plant inventory, size, shape, growth stage, health, and location. The platform must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum four-wheel configuration, at least 24 inches of ground clearance, maximum operating width of 45 inches, payload capacity up to 800 pounds, and minimum two-hour runtime per battery charge. The vehicle must be autonomous and untethered with adaptability for current and future research applications.

The solicitation (1232SA26Q0525) is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and constitutes a Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to small business concerns with a size standard of 700 employees. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333998. The delivery deadline is July 18, 2026, and quotations will be submitted directly in response to this announcement with no separate written solicitation to follow. No government-furnished equipment is provided for this requirement.