Agras MG-1S Drone
Awarded Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SC18-918219
- Agency
- Central Program Planning Coordination and Support Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Awarded
- to Vector Solutions, Inc.
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 1232SC18P0339 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Usda/ARS/Cmave 1700 SW 23rd Drive Gainesville, Florida 32608, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Added: Jun 21, 2018 10:50 am
The following questions were presented regarding this Solicitation/Synopsis. Please add the answers into your consideration for your estimate.
• For the training, what post processing software does the end customer want to use? Is it Pix4D or Propeller? They both are very similar, so I do not see the need for both.
Response: Pix4D will be fine; no need for Propeller at this stage
• For the service package, please describe in detail what you mean by "Agras repair-exchange, HexH2O repair exchange"
Response: "repair-exchange" refers to capability of the vendor to expedite a replacement ‘loaner' drone for us to use in the event we crash/damage our drone; the loaner will either serve as a permanent replacement, or a stopgap until the original drone can be sent back for repairs.
1. Are the trainees currently familiar with flying drones or are we teaching flight training from the ground up?
Response: No prior experience
2. On the training package, how involved does that training need to be on the flight systems, propeller aeropoints, and Pix4D? (for example: an overview of the entire Pix4D program or specific features for what the end user will be doing)
Response: We primarily need flight/operation training focused on the drone itself; we only need overview supporting software packages
3. What is the expectation for the service/exchange program. (for example: duration of the program, is a temporary copter required while theirs is being service or are they considered out of service if their equipment needs to be fixed)
We prefer the vendor to be capable of expediting a replacement ‘loaner' drone for us to use in the event we crash/damage our drone; the loaner will either serve as a permanent replacement, or a stopgap until the original drone can be sent back for repairs.
4. Do the trainees currently have access to Pix4D or will they have access before the training?
Response: We only need an overview of Pix4D and may not need to purchase this program; a free trial for 1 month is available which will help us determine if we need it. If we do, then we will have to consider it on a separate purchase (cost ~$3,500)
5. The number of people being trained?
Response: Four (4) personnel
6. Is the training done at the end users location or our facility?
Response: Training must be done at CMAVE or within 1-2 hr driving distance
7. Is there a number of expected days for the training? (minimum or maximum number of days)
Response: Prefer no more than 3-5 days total.
Update #1 ·
Added: Jun 15, 2018 9:47 am
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SC18-918219 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1500 employees.
This acquisition is for brand name or equal of the following item as identified below.
Specifications: Must be Comparable or equal to a to a Agras MG-1S
With the following minimum specifications:
Comparable or equal to a Agras MG-1S
N=1 Agras MG-1S drone with: spray system and spray tank, and RTK guidance system
N=1 Agras RTK base station
N=1 D-RTK handheld mapper
N=1 heavy duty case for the MG-1S
N=4 DZ-12000 flight battery packs
N=1 MG intelligent battery charger
N=1 MG-1S accessory package to include strobe, launchpad, object avoidance, charging hub
N=1 HexH2O amphibious scout drone
N=4 HexH2O drone flight batteries
N=1 HexH2O battery charger **unless the MG battery charger will also charge the Hex H2O
batteries**
- Training package to include: MG-1S/HexH2O systems, RTK system, Aeropoints, Pix4D, Propeller,
Part 107, Part 137 exemption (Ag), Remote Pilot test preparation
- Service package to include: assembly/testing/activation, Agras repair-exchange, HexH2O repair exchange
Delivery must state door to door to the following address:
USDA/ ARS/ CMAVE
1700 SW 23rd Drive
Gainesville, FL 32608
Additionally, delivery costs to the above location must be annotated in proposal.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Delivery will be within 60 days of award, quoted price should include delivery costs and units. Each offer must show a breakdown giving price of the Drone and associated Equipment, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the offered Drone meets all specifications.
Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to lynn.hults@ars.usda.gov. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping), and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror; FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; AGAR 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications and price); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than June 22, 2018, 4:00pm Central Standard Time.
Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, June 20,2018 Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand_Name_Justification_918219_Signed.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Agras MG-1S Drone | Award Notice | |
| Agras MG-1S Drone | Award Notice |
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