Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform (UGV) - Wooster, OH

The USDA ARS is issuing a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ (Solicitation No. 1232SA26Q0525, NAICS 333998) for a single Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform to be delivered to Wooster, Ohio by 01 June 2026. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price award with a four‑week performance period; only one award will be made, and offerors must price every line item (including any discounts, shipping, etc.) to be considered responsive. Evaluation will be conducted under FAR 12.203/12.204 on best‑value criteria, with price and technical acceptability (as defined in Attachment 1) weighted equally. Technical requirements include a minimum four‑wheel configuration, at least 24 in. ground clearance, payload capacity up to 800 lb, operating width no greater than 45 in., and a minimum two‑hour battery run time. Quotes must be submitted in a single email document to Jennifer Busbea (jennifer.busbea@usda.gov) with the subject line “Quote for 1232SA26Q0525” and will be held firm for 90 calendar days. Questions are due by 24 April 2026, 12:00 PM CT. Offerors must comply with the listed FAR clauses and small‑business requirements; failure to price all items will result in exclusion.

Notice ID

531dd6f1345d43bdba5ef50fa6d45868

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0525

NAICS Code

333998

Classification Code

6640