Inspired Flight 800 Drone with GRYFN GOBI sensing Payload, or comparable

Quick Summary

The USDA-ARS in Madison, WI is soliciting quotes for an Inspired Flight 800 Drone with GRYFN GOBI sensing Payload, or a comparable system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a turnkey, flight-ready Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integrated with a specialized multimodal sensor payload. Quotes are due April 23rd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a UAS that is NDAA/ASDA compliant and capable of simultaneous, time-synchronized data collection across LiDAR, Hyperspectral (VNIR), and RGB sensors. Key requirements include:

• Drone Platform: Inspired Flight 800 or comparable Blue UAS meeting specific performance, navigation, and hardware specifications.
• Sensing Payload & Integration: GRYFN GOBI or comparable multimodal system with turn-key integration and time-stamped data collection.
• Ancillary Equipment: Two sets of target panels and software for producing high-quality rasters and point cloud products.
• Services & Support: Two-year maintenance/warranty, full-day on-site training workshop, and preference for unified packaging cases.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Commercial Items.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334511, Size Standard 1350 employees).
• Award Type: One award is intended. Contractors must submit pricing for all items.
• Period of Performance: Delivery is 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Requirements: Quotes must be on company letterhead and include Vendor Details (SAM.gov UEI), Technical Documentation (descriptive material, "meets/does not meet" document), Pricing (unit/total, including shipping), Timeline (estimated lead time/delivery), and Quote Validity (at least 60 days).
• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a superior technical solution, even if not the lowest priced, for best value.
• Questions Due: April 20th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET, via email to Richard Hawthorne.
• Quotes Due: April 23rd, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET, via email to Richard Hawthorne.

Important Notes

• This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.
• All email correspondence must include the solicitation number 1232SA26Q0477 in the subject line.
• Delivery Address: USDA - ARS, US Dairy Forage Research Center, 1925 Linden Dr, Madison, WI 53706.