Agricultural & Mapping UAS

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of two unmanned‑air systems (UAS): one heavy‑lift agricultural‑application drone and one lightweight mapping drone, along with related accessories, shipping, and FAA regulatory onboarding assistance. The solicitation calls for a single unit of each drone that meets detailed performance specifications (e.g., payload, flight time, obstacle avoidance, software capabilities). Vendors must also provide warranty information, estimated delivery (required within 90 days of purchase order), and any applicable tariff surcharge documentation. The contract will be awarded to the best‑value bidder, with evaluation criteria that include price, vendor reputation, product quality, and warranty/delivery terms. • Provide one agricultural‑application UAS (functionally equivalent to Hylio ARES) with ≥10 gal liquid tank, 20 lb payload, 20‑minute flight time, RTK/GNSS, smart‑spray system, and full ground‑control kit. • Provide one mapping UAS (functionally equivalent to Hylio PHOTON) with dual‑camera 4K capability, ≤10 lb take‑off weight, 10‑minute flight time, and autonomous grid‑mapping software. • Include tariff‑surcharge disclosure (if any), shipping & handling, and FAA onboarding assistance (44807 exemption, Part 137 certification, N‑number registration).