The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to procure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for wildlife damage management operations. The primary objective of this procurement is to utilize UAS to detect wildlife and assess damage to agricultural crops, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of wildlife management efforts. This initiative is critical for protecting agricultural interests and ensuring sustainable farming practices. The contract will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial supply contract, with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2024, and will consist of three twelve-month ordering periods. Interested small businesses are encouraged to monitor the sam.gov website for the solicitation, which is expected to be available on or about October 28, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3433.