Remote Controlled Helicopter for Crop Data Collection
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. Solicitation #RFQ225-00197 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. The 2012 NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 336411. To be considered a small business under this NAICS, offerors must not exceed the 1500 employee size standard.
The USDA, ARS, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment (NLAE) has a requirement for a contractor to provide a Remote Controlled Helicopter. The details and specifications for this unit is attached to this posting. Any resulting award from this solicitation will be a fixed price contract. Responsible offerors must be able to provide the item within 30 days of date of award.
Minimum Must-Have Specification Requirements For Remote Controlled Helicopter
A requirement has been determined for a remote controlled helicopter that will allow for mounting of a multi-spectral radiometer for collection of reflectance data in the visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared wavebands. Helicopter and radiometer will be conducting collection of data from heights of 30-50 feet above the canopy.
Helicopter Minimum Must-Have Specification Requirement:
1. Helicopter must be gas powered with the capability of at least 2 hours of flight time
2. Helicopter must have GPS enabled autopilot software to collect data at preset points in the fields
3. Helicopter must have minimum of 200 waypoints, auto-leveling, position hold
4. Must be R/C radio controlled
5. System must include ground control station with laptop and external viewing of the area being viewed during data collection
6. System must include live video downlink to ground control station
7. Unit must have DLSR camera mounted onboard
8. Unit must have on-board multispectral camera and software for rapid data evaluation
9. Laptop system must include image processing software loaded
10. System must include training on operation, maintenance, and flight operations of the unit
11. System must include all manuals, training videos, and technical support for 12 months from date of purchase
12. System must allow and provide for mounting and integration of user-provided CropScan radiometer (6-7 lbs of equipment).
13. Vendor must have replacement parts available for purchase as necessary for maintenance
Award will be based on technical acceptability, best value and ability to deliver ARO. Minimum must-have specifications listed above. All minimum must-have specification requirements must be verifiable.
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Offerors shall submit 2 copies of the descriptive literature (with pictures) describing their proposed product with enough detail to ascertain and verify that the product meets the minimum must-have specifications listed on the attached document.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company or formal letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item and the total price, 2) company DUNS number for verification of current ACTIVE status in the System for Award Management purposes 3) any documentation necessary for verification that product satisfies the minimum must-have specifications attached. 4) Completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (see attachment).
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
NOTE: Guidance in this solicitation for actions within CCR and ORCA are now conducted through the Single Award Management system found at www.sam.gov. Vendors MUST have a record showing "Active" to be considered for award.
DELIVERY: FOB Destination.
DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS-NLAE, 2110 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any.
Furnish Quotes to Lara J. Hicok, Purchasing Agent, USDA-ARS-NADC, 1920 Dayton Ave., Building 24, Ames, IA 50010, no later than 9:00am June 4, 2014. Quotes and other requested documents may be provided by email: [email protected] or facsimile to (515) 337-7247 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent at [email protected]. No agreements, contractual obligations, or official information relating to this solicitation will be offered by phone.
Lara J. Hicok, Phone 5153377159, Fax 5153377247, Email [email protected]
