University of Central Missouri Ionwave #27-016 Addendum 3

UCM seeks agricultural spray and thermal drone systems

The University of Central Missouri is seeking complete drone systems for agricultural education and workforce-development training. - Government buyer: University of Central Missouri (UCM), Procurement Services, for the Agriculture Department; the bid invitation names Vicki Cox as the contact. - Requested equipment: One agricultural spray drone system and one thermal drone system. No OEM, make, model, or part number is specified; bidders must identify the proposed equipment and provide supporting compliance documentation. Suppliers may bid on either or both systems. - Agricultural spray drone: Four-rotor aircraft, spray tank of at least 19 gallons, at least three compatible flight batteries, generator with at least 16,000 watts of continuous output, trailer at least 12 feet long, and at least 200 gallons of total liquid storage. - Thermal drone: Four-rotor aircraft with advertised flight time of at least 45 minutes; integrated visible-light cameras including a wide camera of at least 48 megapixels and telephoto zoom; thermal camera with native resolution of at least 640 × 512 and spot/area temperature measurement; and laser rangefinder reaching at least 1,500 meters. Also requires low-light capability, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, multiple satellite navigation systems, optional or integrated RTK, an outdoor-suitable enterprise controller, at least three intelligent batteries, and a manufacturer-approved multi-battery charger. - Important requirements: Both systems and critical associated hardware, software, network, cloud, and server components must be NDAA-compliant; substitutions and alternates are not allowed. The spray-drone configuration must have four rotors and excludes eight-rotor aircraft. Pricing must include applicable equipment, accessories, delivery, setup, software, and training. Initial operational training and at least one year of warranty coverage are required; thermal-drone technical support is also required for at least one year. Purchase and warranty service must be through an authorized dealer with a physical location within 175 miles of Warrensburg, and the supplier must be engaged in supplying agricultural-use drones. Software proposals must include accessibility documentation, including an ACR/VPAT, and address WCAG 2.1 AA. - Delivery and service period: Equipment is required FOB destination by the specified delivery deadline. Warranty coverage and technical support run for at least one year after acceptance; no longer-term contract period is specified. - OEMs: No drone manufacturer or OEM is identified in the solicitation or attachment summaries. - Named invited suppliers: A6 Scientific Corp.; Agra Tech Greenhouse Manufacturers; AgriVision Solutions, LLC; All American Poly; Allied Oil & Tire Company; ALLSEEING RESEARCH SERVICES; Amazon Capital Services Inc; Aquaneering, Inc.; Avenues International Inc; Blackridge Research & consulting; Blue Skies Drone Rental; BOBCAT OF ST.LOUIS COLUMBIA; Brightview Landscape, LLC; Clear Creek Services LLC; and ClearSpan Fabric Structures International. - Named plan holders: ALLSEEING RESEARCH SERVICES; Axiscore, LLC; Mars Bear Tech Inc; Mid-America Turf & Landscaping LLC; Prentice Logistic Partners LLC; RT Solutions Group LLC; and Shoppas Material Handling. These organizations are listed as invited suppliers or plan holders, not as identified OEMs or awardees.

Description

The University of Central Missouri is soliciting bids for one agricultural spray drone and one thermal drone to support workforce development and its Agriculture Department. Suppliers may bid on either or both items, and the drones must meet the specifications in the solicitation, including U.S. National Defense Authorization Act compliance. The scope includes equipment and associated accessories, delivery, setup, software, training, and other applicable costs; delivery is required by November 24, 2026. Bids must be submitted through the UCM eBid system, and the solicitation is funded by federal sources.

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