Phenotyping Robotic Platform
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0867
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Logan, Utah 84322, United States
- Points of contact
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- Melissa Santos melissa.santos@usda.gov (504) 286-4428
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotation for one Phenotyping Robotic Platform, with offers due July 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time and questions due July 1 at 12:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (small business size standard 750 employees), and this combined synopsis/solicitation (1232SA26Q0867) is issued as a Request for Quotation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.
Place of performance is Logan, Utah (700 N 1100 E, Logan, UT 84322). The platform must be delivered by September 14, 2026, with period of performance July 14 through September 14, 2026.
The robotic platform must conduct autonomous missions across bare earth, grass, and forbs with varied topography while carrying and digitally integrating multiple sensor payloads including RGB cameras, multispectral imagery, LIDAR, GPS, and thermal and relative humidity sensors. Minimum required specifications include modularity and ruggedness for field traversal; up to eight hours of runtime with low maintenance; autonomous navigation with obstacle detection and avoidance; payload integration through central processing unit with API connectivity; capacity to carry 700 pounds and tow 1,000 pounds; data collection capability over 1.5 to 2.0-meter row widths; sustained speeds up to 5 miles per hour; accessible brakes, stop buttons, and traction/stability controls with optional light beacon; central processing to synchronize data stream timestamps and deploy light deep learning models; adjustable ground clearance of at least 2 feet; and included shipping costs.
Award will be made on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with only the lowest priced quote initially evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance. The Government intends one firm fixed-price award. Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from receipt date. NAICS code is 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing); PSC code is 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery). The Contracting Officer is Elizabeth R. Calhoun (504-286-4428); questions go to melissa.santos@usda.gov.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0867 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Phenotyping Robotic Platform.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333248 The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1_Solicitation Terms and Conditions_1232SA26Q0867.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2_Specifications_1232SA26Q0867.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Phenotyping Robotic Platform | Award Notice | |
| Phenotyping Robotic Platform | Solicitation |
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