USDA ARS seeks a phenotyping robotic platform for research.
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to acquire a phenotyping robotic platform for its Forage and Range Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah. The platform must be capable of automated high-throughput field phenotyping, including multispectral imaging and LiDAR scanning, to support research on plant genetics and crop improvement. The contractor must deliver, install, and train staff on the system. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation under NAICS 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing). No specific set-asides or certifications are mentioned, but the equipment must meet detailed technical specifications provided in the solicitation. The contract value is not disclosed, but based on the specialized nature of the equipment, it likely falls in the $100k-$1M range.