Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50001-2890

LSU Baton Rouge Solicits Drone System with Multispectral, RGB, and GPS Capabilities for Pest Management Research

Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge is seeking bids for a complete drone system to advance research and education in precision pest management. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Board of Supervisors, Office of Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - 1 drone aircraft with up to 43 minutes flight time and 3 kg payload - Integrated multispectral sensor (5x3.2 MP multispectral + 20 MP RGB) - High-resolution RGB sensor (65 MP global shutter) - Real-time kinematic GPS ground station compatible with the drone - 8 lithium-ion batteries (21.6V, 7.3Ah, 157Wh) - 4 chargers (100-240V input, 200W output) - Hard plastic protective cases for all components - Spare propeller set, spare part kit, and extended landing gear - On-site technical training and setup support for 6 people (three 8-hour days) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All items must be new and compliant with NDAA and ASDA regulations - Minimum 2-year warranty for the drone, 1-year warranty for sensors - Delivery to LSU Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge - All shipping, handling, customs, and insurance must be included in the bid - Bidders must specify manufacturer, brand, and model for all items - No specific OEMs or brands are named; the opportunity is open to any compliant manufacturer

Description

This solicitation is a rebid for a drone system project at Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge. The procurement involves a drone with integrated multispectral, high-resolution RGB, and GPS capabilities to support research, teaching, and education for pest monitoring in a precision pest management program. The system must meet specific technical specifications including flight time, payload capacity, sensor capabilities, power requirements, and warranty provisions. The response deadline is August 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, and bids must be submitted electronically to LSU Procurement Services.

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