Unmanned Aerial System

Added: Aug 19, 2014 4:35 pm    

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation no. AG-81J8-S-14-0820 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76.  This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business.  The NAICS code is 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 750 employees or less.  

The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires an Unmanned Aerial System, as follows:  An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), DJI S1000 Premium or Equivalent , including all parts, accessories and training, is needed for low-altitude imaging of crops.  Hovering capability is required.  The UAS should have a payload capacity of no less than 2kg with a corresponding flight duration of 15 minutes or greater.  The UAS is to be provided with a gimbal mount to stabilize image collection.  Camera mount for Canon 5D or similar.  All software and hardware, transmitters, receivers, power supplies, batteries, chargers, tools, required for GPS navigation flight planning, in-flight, real-time visualization and UAS system flight status updates.  Two flight controllers, one for pilot control and one for image acquisition control.  The UAS is to be durable and field portable with case.  Please provide separate line items for spare parts and extra batteries for a minimum of two hours of flight time.  On-site training for at least four persons.  Installation and setup of all UAS components is required.  New equipment only; no refurbished or remanufactured equipment.  Must include manufacturer's warranty.  

Delivery is to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 North Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138-3004.

The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, with these additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-7  System for Award Management; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations;  52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.223-18, Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alt II; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The full text of all clauses and provisions are available at www.acqnet.gov and
http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/subchaph.html#22871

The offers are due 25 August 2014, 6:00 am PST, to sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov

Contact Sheri Eiri, 520-316-6314, sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation.

All businesses wishing to conduct business with the US. Federal Government are required to obtain a DUNS number and register in SAMS (System for Award Management).  The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Web-enabled government wide application that collects, validates, stores and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract award, grants and the electronic payment processes. 

All businesses must be registered and have an Active Registration, when submitting their quote.

Please note your DUNS# and payment preference on quote.

Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable -  The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.   Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offerors equipment.