UCM Agriculture - Purchase of Drones (Federal)

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide one agricultural spray drone and one thermal imaging drone for its Agriculture Department’s workforce‑development curriculum. The drones must be NDAA‑compliant (no Chinese‑owned components), include required hardware (batteries, controller, trailer, generator, etc.), and be delivered, set‑up, and trained on‑site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a purchase order expected November 4 2026 and delivery required by November 24 2026. The supplier must also provide one‑year warranty and ongoing technical support. • Supply of one NDAA‑compliant agricultural spray drone (≥19‑gal tank, 4‑motor quadcopter, generator, trailer, batteries, controller). • Supply of one NDAA‑compliant thermal imaging drone (≥45 min flight time, 48‑MP camera, 640×512 thermal sensor, laser rangefinder, RTK capability, training). • All equipment must be delivered FOB destination to UCM’s Agriculture Department by 24 Nov 2026. • Supplier must provide installation, training for faculty/students, and one‑year warranty/technical support. • Bids submitted via UCM eBid system; questions due 29 Oct 2026. • Award anticipated 4 Nov 2026; payment within 30 days of acceptance.