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Mapping Essentials – Drone Package - Lubbock TX

ID: 1232SA26Q0482 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0482 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Drone, (Brand Name Astro Max Mapping Essentials or Equal) & Multispectral Sensor (Brand Name Sentera 6X or Equal)

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336411 The small business size standard is 1,500 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Offers are due nol later that 0800 hrs on 05 May 2026 and should be sent via email to shane.pope@usda.gov

Background
The USDA Plant Stress and Germplasm Development Department in Lubbock, TX, is seeking to acquire an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that is compliant with the NDAA/Blue list for high throughput plant breeding and physiology research.

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with the goal of enhancing research capabilities through advanced drone technology.

Work Details
The contract includes the following items:
1. Drone Package (Brand Name Astro Max Mapping Essentials or Equal) - 1 EA
- Must be compatible with Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail) (Brand Name Sentera 6X or Equal)
2. Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail) (Brand Name Sentera 6X or Equal) - 1 EA
3. Spare Propeller Set (Brand Name Astro Max High Efficiency or Equal) - 1 EA
4. Spare Parts Kit (Brand Name Astro or Equal) - 1 EA
5. Travel Case (Brand Name SL8 or Equal) - 1 EA
6. Fast Charger (Brand Name SL8 or Equal) - 1 EA
7. Air Battery (Brand Name SL8 or Equal) - 1 EA
8. Payload (Brand Name LR1 or Equal) - 1 EA

All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and a Certificate of Conformance is required. The contractor must ensure that all parts are new approved parts and provide necessary certifications including traceability to the manufacturer.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 30 days after award.

Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX
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Overview

Agency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 24, 2026, 10:53 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC
1550 - Unmanned Aircraft
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79415 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
67% of obligations for similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service were awarded full & open.
On 4/24/26 Agricultural Research Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA26Q0482 for Mapping Essentials – Drone Package - Lubbock TX due 5/5/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 336411 (SBA Size Standard 1500 Employees) and PSC 1550.
Primary Contact
Name
Shane Pope   Profile
Email
shane.pope@usda.gov
Phone
(970) 851-3735

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-1232SA
Source Organization Code
500022476
Last Updated
April 24, 2026
Last Updated By
shane.pope@usda.gov
Archive Date
May 20, 2026