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ID: 12639525Q0019 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Oct. 31, 2024, 12:07 p.m. EDT

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program intends to procure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to detect wildlife and to locate and measure wildlife damage to agricultural crops. This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial supply contract. The anticipated effective date of the contract is November 1, 2024. The contract will consist of three ordering periods, with each ordering period being twelve (12) months in duration. This will be a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336411 (size standard 1,500 employees).

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for amendments, if any. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contract Specialist, by email at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov

*********October 31, 2024**********

Question and Answer 1 posted. Response deadline extended to November 1, 2024 at 1000 CT.

*********October 31, 2024**********

Question and Answer 2 posted. Response deadline remains November 1, 2024 at 1000 CT.

Posted: Oct. 31, 2024, 10:02 a.m. EDT
Posted: Oct. 28, 2024, 2:17 p.m. EDT
Background
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program intends to procure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to detect wildlife and to locate and measure wildlife damage to agricultural crops.

This initiative aims to enhance wildlife surveillance efficiency while reducing costs associated with manned aircraft operations. The contract will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial supply contract, with the effective date anticipated to be November 1, 2024.

Work Details
The contract includes the procurement of various unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and associated accessories over three ordering periods, each lasting twelve months. The specific items include:

- **Ordering Period One**: November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
- Skydio X10 Z Starter Kit (5 units)
- Skydio X10 Z-IR Starter Kit (2 units)
- Skydio X10 L Starter Kit (5 units)
- Skydio X10 L-IR Starter Kit (2 units)
- Skydio X10D Starter Solution (2 units)
- Skydio X10D All-Environment Starter Solution (2 units)
- Skydio Battery (150W) (20 units)
- Skydio Speaker/Mic for X10 (5 units)
- Skydio Spotlight for X10 (5 units)
- Skydio RTK/PPK for X10 (5 units)
- Skydio V100-L Sensor Package Kit (10 units)
- Skydio Parachute for X10 (5 units)

- **Ordering Period Two**: November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026

- **Ordering Period Three**: November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027.

The total contract ceiling is not to exceed $3,500,000.00. The selected contractor must provide brand name products or equivalent that meet specified salient characteristics including advanced camera capabilities, thermal imaging, long transmission range, and compliance with various standards.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract is from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2027.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to specified locations as outlined in each delivery order placed under the contract.

Overview

Agency
Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) [USDA - APHIS]
Response Deadline
Nov. 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EDT (original: Oct. 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Oct. 28, 2024, 2:17 p.m. EDT (updated: Oct. 31, 2024, 12:07 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC
1550 - Unmanned Aircraft
Place of Performance
Cedar City, UT United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 3 days, below average for the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services.
On 10/28/24 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services issued Solicitation 12639525Q0019 for Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Wildlife Damage Management Operations due 11/1/24. 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
Amanda Barbosa   Profile
Email
amanda.barbosa@usda.gov
Phone
(612) 336-3433

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE > USDA APHIS MRPBS
FPDS Organization Code
12K3-6395
Source Organization Code
500025532
Last Updated
Nov. 16, 2024
Last Updated By
amanda.barbosa@usda.gov
Archive Date
Nov. 16, 2024