# Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12760426q0183

- Solicitation number: 12760426Q0183
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: USDA Forest Service (127604)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1550 Drones
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- County: Payne County (FIPS 40119). https://abierto.us/counties/payne-county-ok-40119
- City: Stillwater. https://abierto.us/cities/stillwater-ok-4070300
- First posted: September 16, 2026
- Last posted: September 16, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d30c1dea56745059b6673860f69e6f6/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation.  Offers​ are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

12760426Q0183 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Astro Max Drone-based Photogrammetric Survey Platform. See attached for list of specs, quantity, and delivery information.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334511.​ All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) requires fully automated lake volume survey drone for early warning flood alerts. This equipment is valuable in quantifying lake volume that will be used to generate early warning flood alerts from artificial intelligence algorithms. This data will assist farmers, ranchers, and producers to protect their croplands, livestock, and infrastructure (e.g., utilities; transportation routes for transporting crops from the field to processing plants, supermarkets, restaurants; commercial and residential properties).

Equipment for drone-based photogrammetric digital elevation surveys. All equipment must be NDAA compliant and compatible with existing ESRI Site Scan post-processing software.

Coordination: Contractor must notify the POC 7 days prior to delivery and provide an ETA 24 hours in advance.

Site Rules: All delivery personnel must sign in and remain under Government escort while on-site.

## Attachments

- [C04d_Section 508 Documentation_12760426Q0183.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/5b69198745d04cbb91910c0a3adfc2e8/download)

## Publications

- September 16, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 5d30c1dea56745059b6673860f69e6f6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d30c1dea56745059b6673860f69e6f6/view

## Points of contact

- Derick Yara, derick.yara@usda.gov

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