Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

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RFQ 1232SA25Q0234 - Agricultural UAS Aircraft for USDA-ARS at Edinburg, TX
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This document is an Attachment 1 - Specifications for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking drone equipment for the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory in Edinburg, TX. The specifications require a specialized drone with specific capabilities, including a ground control station for remote areas, multiple LIPO batteries with over 1KM range, and delivery payloads of 40X liquid, ULV, and granular applications. The drone must have centimeter-level accuracy, capability to use various nozzle configurations including acuflow nozzles, and a minimum 40lb payload capacity.

Key technical requirements include liquid payload delivery of up to 320 oz/minute at 80-2500 microns, a minimum coverage of 0.05 acres/minute, and options for interchangeable ULV (40-micron average droplet size) with a perpetual license. The drone and associated training must be delivered to the Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory within 90 days of purchase order award. The solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 336411, with quotes due by 5 PM Pacific Time on 07/31/2025, to be submitted to Michael.hassett@usda.gov.

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1232SA25Q0234

Attachment 1 - Specifications

Background:

We are requesting the purchase of Drone equipment for landscape level testing of botanicals on cattle fever ticks in thick brush and remote areas inaccessible by traditional spray rigs.

Required Specifications:

-Ground control station for remote areas

-Multiple batteries LIPO 7S 25000mAh with a range of greater than 1KM.

-Delivery payload 40X liquid, 40X ULV, 40X granular

-Boom and nozzle or horizontal stinger nozzle configuration with ability to select any type of nozzle, including acuflow nozzles (single downward facing nozzles and a minimum 40lb payload)

-Centimeter level accuracy with up to 320 oz/minute @ 80-2500 microns for a liquid payload and a minimum of 0.05 acres/min.

-Training for deployment of the unit at the delivery location.

-Must have options to add interchangeable ULV (40micron average droplet size) and a perpetual license rather than annual licensure.

Delivery To:

Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory

Agricultural Research Service

22675 N. Moorefield Road

Edinburg, TX, 78541

Attn: Moore Air Base, Building 6419

Delivery By:

Drone delivery and training need to be completed no later than 90 days after purchase order award.

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