Agricultural and Mapping Service

The purchasing agency in College Station, Texas, is seeking a vendor to provide agricultural and mapping services through the procurement of two specific unmanned aerial vehicles. The agency requires one agricultural application drone and one mapping drone to support its agricultural and mapping operations. This acquisition addresses the agency's need for precise aerial data collection and localized agricultural application capabilities. The scope of work covers the delivery of one mapping drone and one agricultural drone, including any applicable tariff surcharges. Both aircraft must meet strict physical specifications, including a maximum takeoff weight of no more than ten pounds and an empty aircraft weight of no more than four and a half pounds. The drones must not exceed a maximum flight speed of forty miles per hour and must feature a dual RGB camera with a compatible gimbal capable of capturing a minimum of 4k imagery. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all related work to take place offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-set funding limit or specific evaluation criteria and key dates in the initial solicitation.