Project Information

Bid Title

Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Oklahoma

Published Date

Sep 16, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 21, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

12760426Q0183

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

12760426Q0183

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 16, 2026 08:20 am EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 21, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 06, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 1550 - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
• NAICS Code:
  • 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Stillwater , OK 74075
  USA

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. Offers​ are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

12760426Q0183 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform. See attached for list of specs, quantity, and delivery information.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511.​ All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) requires fully automated lake volume survey drone for early warning flood alerts. This equipment is valuable in quantifying lake volume that will be used to generate early warning flood alerts from artificial intelligence algorithms. This data will assist farmers, ranchers, and producers to protect their croplands, livestock, and infrastructure (e.g., utilities; transportation routes for transporting crops from the field to processing plants, supermarkets, restaurants; commercial and residential properties).

Equipment for drone-based photogrammetric digital elevation surveys. All equipment must be NDAA compliant and compatible with existing ESRI Site Scan post-processing software.

Coordination: Contractor must notify the POC 7 days prior to delivery and provide an ETA 24 hours in advance.

Site Rules: All delivery personnel must sign in and remain under Government escort while on-site.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• IT Contracting Branch 333 Broadway SE
• Albuquerque , NM 87102
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Derick Yara
• derick.yara@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 16, 2026 08:20 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 15Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

• NAICS 334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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