Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a single heavy‑lift unmanned aircraft system (UAS) equipped with a multi‑spectral camera and optional LiDAR, hyperspectral, and RGB sensors for advanced remote‑sensing research at its University Park, PA facility. The solicitation is an RFQ; quotations must be submitted by 5 PM CT on 21 Sept 2026. The required platform is the Inspired Flight Hexacopter (IF1200) with associated battery kits, spare parts, custom payload mounts, calibration services, and software licenses for data processing. Delivery is required by 30 Sept 2026, FOB destination. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order and will be awarded to the lowest technically acceptable offer. Small‑business set‑aside provisions (EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) apply.
• Item: Heavy‑lift hexacopter (IF1200) with up to 8.7 kg payload capacity
• Required accessories: battery kits, spare parts, custom mounting for Micasense & Nano HS payloads
• Software: GRYFN processing tool (Headwall HS+LiDAR edition) plus maintenance license
• Delivery location: USDA‑ARS, 532 Curtin Rd, University Park, PA 16802‑3702
• Quote submission: email to [email protected], include solicitation number in subject
• Deadline: 09/21/2026 5 PM CT; questions due 09/16/2026 5 PM CT
• Small‑business set‑aside: EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB eligible