Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12760426Q0183
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Derick Yara derick.yara@usda.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks quotations for an Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform, a 100% small business set-aside, with proposals due September 21. This is a combined synopsis and RFQ for commercial items under FAR Part 12; no separate written solicitation will be issued.
Place of performance is Stillwater, Oklahoma (USDA ARS AHERU facility at 9501 W. Lakeview Rd., Stillwater, OK 74075). The Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center requires three complete fully automated lake volume survey drone systems to generate early warning flood alerts using artificial intelligence algorithms for flood risk management and agricultural protection.
All equipment must be NDAA-compliant and compatible with ESRI Site Scan post-processing software. Each system comprises a drone with minimum 39-minute flight time, 8.7 kg maximum takeoff weight, and 2 km range; an NDAA-compliant 915MHz/2.4 GHz controller; a full-frame digital camera with 61+ megapixels and E-mount capability; protective travel cases; and spare batteries and chargers. Across all three systems, only two thermal sensors and two 50mm f1.8 lenses are required. Contractor must provide seven days advance notice prior to delivery with a 24-hour ETA, and all delivery personnel must sign in and remain under government escort while on-site.
The NAICS code is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft). Evaluation uses lowest-technically-acceptable criteria per FAR 12.203. Compliance requirements include USDA Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) language covering CMMC, NIST standards, Section 889 telecommunications equipment prohibitions, Section 508 ICT accessibility (WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA), and standard FAR/AGAR commercial clauses. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
12760426Q0183 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform. See attached for list of specs, quantity, and delivery information.
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) requires fully automated lake volume survey drone for early warning flood alerts. This equipment is valuable in quantifying lake volume that will be used to generate early warning flood alerts from artificial intelligence algorithms. This data will assist farmers, ranchers, and producers to protect their croplands, livestock, and infrastructure (e.g., utilities; transportation routes for transporting crops from the field to processing plants, supermarkets, restaurants; commercial and residential properties).
Equipment for drone-based photogrammetric digital elevation surveys. All equipment must be NDAA compliant and compatible with existing ESRI Site Scan post-processing software.
Coordination: Contractor must notify the POC 7 days prior to delivery and provide an ETA 24 hours in advance.
Site Rules: All delivery personnel must sign in and remain under Government escort while on-site.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04a_BOM_12760426Q0183.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| C04c_USDASecurityContractLanguage_12760426Q0183.pdf | ||
| C04d_Section 508 Documentation_12760426Q0183.pdf | ||
| C04_CSS_Commerical Products and Services_12760426Q0183.pdf | ||
| C04b_Item Specifications_12760426Q0183.pdf |
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