Opportunity
Tennessee State University Ionwave #214700570
Modular Quadcopter Drone System and Accessories for Research – Tennessee State University
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
214700570
NAICS
336419, 336413
Tennessee State University is seeking quotations for a modular unmanned aerial system (UAS) and related accessories to support research, mapping, and field data collection. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee State University, Procurement Services (Office of Procurement) - Managed by Sharon Bunch, Compliance Officer - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM specified: ATI - Alternate specifications may be submitted; no other OEMs explicitly mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Modular quadcopter airframe (aluminum/carbon fiber) with Cube autopilot, GNSS positioning, power distribution (5V/12V), 900 MHz telemetry link, controller, standardized payload interface - Battery set: 2 x 7Ah 6S LiPo batteries - Dual-channel charger and power supply - Fully assembled, configured, and flight tested for operational readiness - ATI BOT aircraft case with custom cut foam (holds up to 6 batteries, charger/power supply, monitor tablet, tooling/accessory cavities) - Carbon 16x5.4 dual blade fixed propeller - Shipping to Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN - Delivery lead time to be specified by vendor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - University is tax exempt; vendors must exclude taxes - Shipping costs to be estimated for delivery to Nashville, TN - Opportunity open to all qualified vendors capable of supplying specified or equivalent products - Delivery required after receipt of purchase order; vendor to specify lead time - Place of Performance/Delivery: - 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 (Tennessee State University Procurement Services)
Description
Tennessee State University is soliciting quotations for a quadcopter drone and related accessories. The procurement includes a modular unmanned aerial system configured for research, mapping, and field data collection, along with an aircraft case, blades, and shipping. The items will be delivered fully assembled, configured, and flight tested for operational readiness. Vendors are instructed to exclude taxes as the university is tax exempt, and shipping cost estimates should use the university's address in Nashville, TN.