Notice Type: Sources Sought

Synopsis:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Crop Production Research Unit (CPSRU) is requesting information regarding the capability to provide DJI Matrice 600 Pro Hexacopter Kit CP.SB.00308.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of issuing this sources sought notice is to seek information from vendors with the capability of providing a Hexacopter Kit that will meet our needs which is the following:

Specifications:

DJI Matrice 600 Pro Hexacopter Kit CP.SB.00308

That includes:
-Works with Zenmuse Gimbals/ Cameras, works with Ronin-MX Gimbal
-Up to 34 Pound Total Take-Off Weight, Integrated Lightbridge 2 Support
-Full HD 1080p Live Monitoring, A3 Pro Flight Controller
-Controllable with DJI Go App Increased Performance / Modular Design
-Collapsible Design for Easy Transport, Six Flight Batteries and Six-Bay Charger 

This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation. Pricing information provided is for estimation purposes only. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 12 p.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, to the attention of Jessica Pacheco, Purchasing Agent, via e-mail to [email protected]. 

Contracting Office Address:

USDA-ARS, SEA
141 Experiment Station Road
P. O. Box 225
Stoneville, MS 38776

 Primary Point of Contact: 

Jessica P. Pacheco,
Purchasing Agent
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[email protected]Phone: (662) 686-5296