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Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Drones for ARS

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE · USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
11 Sept 2026
Closes
17 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC
Reference
123A9426Q0048
Location
GA, United States
Sector
space-satellite

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE · USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB is soliciting Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Drones for ARS. Solicitation number 123A9426Q0048. Classified under NAICS 336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing. Product/service code 1550 — DRONES. Place of performance: GA, USA. Responses are due by 17 September 2026 16:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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  123A9426Q0048 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) Drones for ARS. 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.

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE · USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB, going back to September 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in electronics-semiconductors, Manufacturing & Supply and space-satellite. There are 372 open space-satellite tenders in United States. This one closes in 6 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this space-satellite opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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