Vessel Inspection Tool (Unmanned Aerial System)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotes are being requested.

Request for Quote Number W912HZ26QA048 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with intent to award as a single contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336411 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1500 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg MS 39180-6199 has a requirement to procure an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to navigate GPS denied environments on marine vessels to conduct inspections.

The contractor shall provide one (1) ASIO X Drone Blue Herelink Package including:

ASIO FlyStation – Dual screen Solution, Ragner Extender Base Kit, ASIO Battery Pack, ASIO Cage Module, ASIO Pair of Propellers

Please see attached Description of Requirements for complete requirement.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive to the solicitation and determined to be the best value and most advantageous to the Government. Each quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, delivery lead time and price. In our evaluation offers with a shorter lead time will be evaluated more favorably.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (REFERENCE RFO FAR 52.212-1)

Pursuant to RFO FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted.

It is the offerer’s responsibility to provide the Government with enough information to evaluate the submitted proposal to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This includes providing the terms of any standard warranty and technical support. Equipment specifications or other descriptions are highly encouraged. Delivery lead time must be provided.

Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the designated government emails by the date and time designated in the solicitation.

Any solutions that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

Quotes are due Wednesday, September 9th 12:00 PM (Central Time Zone): Quotes must be provided in accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-1. Quotes will be accepted by email only to: Elizabeth Washington, Elizabeth.D.Washington@usace.army.mil and Christy Love, Christy.J.Love@usace.army.mil and must include the solicitation number in the subject. For information concerning this solicitation contact Elizabeth Washington via email at the above email address. Offerors should check the www.SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation.