Mapping Essentials – Drone Package - Lubbock TX

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing RFQ 1232SA26Q0482 for a Mapping Essentials Drone Package consisting of an Astro Max drone (NDAA/Blue) and a Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal (Smart Dovetail) – brand‑name or equal. Offerors must submit a firm‑fixed‑price quotation that includes the required pricing spreadsheet, any quantity‑price and prompt‑payment discounts, and a detailed technical approach demonstrating the ability to meet the schedule, satisfy all salient characteristics of the brand‑name items, and provide “equal” product documentation (illustrations, datasheets, web references, etc.). All items must be new, approved parts; alternates are permitted only if they meet the original part’s form, fit, and function. Variations in quantity are prohibited except for limited percentages specified by the contracting officer. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 336411, ≤1,500 employees) and will be evaluated under FAR 12.203 for best value, with technical acceptability (meeting or exceeding brand‑name characteristics) and price as the primary factors. Past performance may be reviewed via CPARS or USDA contract history. Offerors must provide sufficient descriptive literature to prove compliance, be able to deliver within the stated timeframe, and acknowledge that the contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis.

Notice ID

cd80b1c454394318a7197341a24cb469

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0482

NAICS Code

336411

Classification Code

1550