Agricultural Drone

Department of Agriculture · Agricultural Research Service · USDA ARS AFM APD

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1215
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 336411
Product service code: 1550
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted: 2026-08-11
Response deadline: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: Temple, TX
Contracting contact: kerrie.hodges@usda.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

*The requuirements description has been updated to maximum capacity of tank spreader system to 45 gallons instead of 50.* 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 1232SA26Q1215 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an agricultural drone. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing. 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.

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Point of contact: Kerrie Hodges
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Email: kerrie.hodges@usda.gov

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