Astro Max Drone
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0934
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Edinburg, Texas 78541, United States
- Points of contact
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- David Reynolds david.reynolds2@usda.gov (301) 504-3485
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure an Astro Max Drone system through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0934, which serves as both a synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 13 procedures. The procurement includes a comprehensive drone package consisting of the main Astro Max Drone (NDAA/Blue compliant), optional FPV system, LR1 payload with thermal upgrade capabilities, eight SL8-Air batteries, four fast chargers, travel case, spare propellers, parts kit, and training services. The drone must be mobile and capable of launching in remote areas with extended battery life, thermal imaging capabilities, first-person view functionality, and a range exceeding one kilometer. The government will evaluate quotes using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria and intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote best conforms to specifications. Quotes are due by September 24, 2025, and offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete all required representations and certifications.
This procurement operates under NAICS code 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, though no specific set-aside designation is mentioned in the primary solicitation details. The government anticipates a 30-day delivery timeline following contract award, with performance taking place at the PA Livestock Arthropod Pest Research facility located at 22675 N Moorefield Road in Edinburg, Texas. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the procurement. The procurement falls under PSC category 6615 for Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components, reflecting the specialized navigation and guidance systems required for the drone operations. All amendments and related documents will be made available electronically through SAM.gov, and the contract will incorporate standard FAR Part 12 commercial item clauses along with additional terms and conditions specified in the attached provisions document.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0934 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 334511 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1250 Employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service at Edinburg, TX requires a Astro Max Drone. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA LIVESTOCK ARTHROPOD PEST RESEARC
22675 N MOOREFIELD ROAD
MAB6419
EDINBURG TX 78541
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 6:30 a.m. Central Time, on or before Sep 24, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to David W. Reynolds at david.reynolds2@usda.gov.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
See solicitation page 9 for “Offer Submission Documents.”
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1232SA25Q0934.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Minimum Specifications.docx | DOCX document |
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