RFQ 2026-0027 Turnkey Precision Aerial Application and Survey Unmanned Aircraft System (

The Savannah Airport Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a complete, field‑ready, turnkey Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ecosystem for precision aerial application and survey operations at the airport. The solicitation calls for one heavy‑lift spray/spread UAV, one long‑endurance photogrammetry UAV, a unified handheld ground control station capable of controlling multiple aircraft simultaneously, a shared RTK GNSS base‑station network, and all associated batteries, charging equipment, spare‑part kits, software licenses, and regulatory onboarding services. All equipment must be brand‑new, U.S.‑manufactured, NDAA‑compliant, and meet stringent safety, emissions, and performance specifications (e.g., 15 m obstacle detection, ≤1.5 cm RTK accuracy, 45 min endurance, hot‑swappable payloads, offline software operation). The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑responsible bidder; pricing must be firm for 90 days, with net‑30 payment terms upon receipt and acceptance of goods. Delivery is to 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA, with optional on‑site training and full documentation. • Provide one heavy‑lift precision aerial‑application UAV (≥2.5 gal spray tank, hot‑swap payload). • Provide one long‑endurance survey/photogrammetry UAV (≥45 min flight time, high‑resolution camera + laser rangefinder). • Provide a rugged handheld Ground Control Station supporting multi‑UAV “swarm” control, 1000 nit display, offline mission planning. • Provide a shared RTK GNSS base station (≤1.5 cm horizontal accuracy). • Include batteries, rapid‑charging gear, spare‑parts kits, software licenses, warranty (minimum manufacturer warranty), manuals, and FAA/ EPA regulatory onboarding at no extra cost. • All equipment must be U.S.‑manufactured and NDAA‑compliant; foreign‑made systems (e.g., DJI) are excluded. • Delivery, installation, and optional on‑site training at the Savannah Airport site.