This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0577 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in Beltsville, MD has a requirement for an L-Band Passive Remote Sensing System for Soil Moisture Monitoring form a Copter Based Drone. Please note: a drone is not needed in this price quote, just the items noted in the Specifications. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Specifications.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS
NEA Hydrology and Remote Sensing Lab
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
3) Verification that the product is made in the United States.
4) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Offers Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
