Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle System

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle System via RFQ 1232SA26Q0968, with quotations due August 3, 2026, and questions due July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This is an unrestricted commercial items procurement under FAR Part 12; no set-aside applies, and all responsible sources may submit.

Place of performance and delivery are Beltsville, Maryland (303 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705). The UGV system must support autonomous multi-agent detection of animal intrusion in leafy green produce fields. Performance requirements include minimum speed of 1.5 m/s, step height of 0.3 m, maximum weight of 75 lb, minimum battery capacity of 500 Wh, minimum two payload interfaces, minimum 150 W supplied payload power, and IP 54 or better ingress protection. The platform must include a Python SDK, Nvidia Isaac simulation support, joint-level control capability, API access for object detection and avoidance, multi-band WiFi control with support for user-installed alternative communication systems, and a spare hot-swappable battery for extended field operations. Delivery is required within 60 days of order. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 2305 (Ground Effect Vehicles); small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

Award will be firm fixed price for one contract. Evaluation follows lowest price technically acceptable methodology; past performance will be assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable based on demonstrated ability to meet requirements, quality, timeliness, cost control, and contract compliance. Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days. Delivery term is F.O.B. Destination unless the contractor specifies F.O.B. Origin and includes estimated shipping costs.