UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) with multi spectral camera

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotation for one Unmanned Aircraft System with multispectral camera capability, with quotes due September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued as Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q1491; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

Place of performance is State College, Pennsylvania. The requirement is an Inspired Flight Hexacopter (IF1200) equipped with advanced sensor integration and software solutions, capable of supporting payloads up to 19.1 pounds with flight times of 25 to 40 minutes, supporting concurrent operation of GNSS, RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, and LiDAR systems. The package includes three battery kits, spare parts kit, payload mounting customizations for Nano HS and Micasense sensors, calibration services, GRYFN processing software licenses with maintenance, and a reflectance calibration set. Delivery is due September 30, 2026, to 532 Curtin Road, University Park, Pennsylvania, F.O.B. destination.

The NAICS code is 336411 (Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. PSC code is 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft). Quotes must include firm fixed pricing valid for 60 days, place of manufacture information, completed SF-1449 forms with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c executed, and the contractor's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID. Award will be made on a best value basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses including anti-discrimination and DEI compliance, sustainable products, Buy American requirements, and prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations and debarred or suspended entities. Submit quotes via email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov with the solicitation title and number as the subject line.