Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform (UGV) - Wooster, OH

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the technical specifications for an Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform required for the Application Technology research program. It outlines the capabilities the platform must possess to carry sensor equipment for plant inventory and health data collection in variable field conditions.

• Configuration: Minimum 4-wheel configuration.
• Ground Clearance: At least 24 inches.
• Payload Capacity: Up to 800 lbs.
• Operating Width: No greater than 45 inches.
• Battery Life: Minimum 2-hour run time per battery.
• Deliverable Date: July 18, 2026.
• Delivery Location: USDA ARS FABE, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

This attachment details the essential technical requirements for the Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform. Bidders must ensure their proposed platform meets or exceeds these specifications to be considered compliant. The specified delivery date and location are also critical for proposal planning.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the "Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform" opportunity, identified by solicitation number 1232SA26Q0525. The government intends to make one award from this solicitation.

• The "Statement of Requirement" refers to "Attachment 1 - Specifications" for a complete list of requirements.

• Technical Data includes "Attachment 1 - Specifications" as a key document.

• It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded.

• The period of performance is expected to be 4 weeks.

• Delivery is required by June 1, 2026. Early deliveries will be accepted.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Submit via email to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov.

• Quote Submission: Submit via email only, in one document, to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov with the subject line "Quote for 1232SA26Q0525." Quotes are due no later than the date and time indicated on sam.gov.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

  • Price: Includes period of performance, total quoted amount, discounts, shipping, and any other quoted pricing. Failure to propose pricing for all line items may result in exclusion.
  • Technical Acceptability: Evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Salient characteristics are in "Attachment 1 - Specifications."
  • Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable, using CPARS and other sources.

• Award Basis: Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government.

• Several clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, and other set-asides are listed as applicable if checked.

• The document incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically via acquisition.gov.

• Specific clauses include those related to Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and Buy American provisions.

• Information on filing agency protests through the USDA Ombudsman Program is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the technical specifications for an Autonomous Robotic Mobile Platform required by the USDA ARS FABE research program.

• Platform Configuration: Minimum 4-wheel configuration.
• Ground Clearance: At least 24 inches.
• Payload Capacity: Up to 800 lbs.
• Operating Width: No greater than 45 inches.
• Battery Life: Minimum 2-hour run time per battery.
• Deliverable: The platform must be delivered by June 1st, 2026.
• Delivery Location: USDA ARS FABE, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

This attachment details the specific technical requirements and physical characteristics of the robotic platform that bidders must be able to provide. It outlines critical performance parameters and the final delivery deadline and location, which are essential for proposal development and bid submission.