- Org
- TAMU
- Type
- ITB
- Title
- IFB - High Payload Industrial Drone
- Number
- TTI-ITB-1501
- Source
- TAMU
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1466123
- Open Str
- 10/29/2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Pdf Text
- 29 October 2026
IFB - High Payload Industrial Drone
IFB - High Payload Industrial Drone
29 October 2026
Open 10/29/2026, 10:00 AM CDT Type Invitation to Bid
Close 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST Number TTI-ITB-1501
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST
Payment
Terms 0% 0, Net 30
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Contacts
David Kirk
DMKIRK@TAMU.EDU
Phone +1 979-458-8989
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Commodity Codes
None Added
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Description
Invitation for Bid -
IFB - High Payload Industrial Drone
Manufacturer of listed items is Freefly Systems. Items Specified are Brand and model specified are for
illustrative purposes only. Equivalents may be considered. If bidding an equivalent, vendor should provide
the following:
- Manufacturer, Model number, and a detailed specification sheet. Agency will have final determination on
equivalency.
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. All Bid/RFP responses must be submitted through this online portal by the specified dates. Vendors are
responsible for checking the AggieBid Site for amendments and must resubmit their bids if any
amendments are issued.
2. Prerequisites & Exceptions
3. Clarifications & Question Submission Protocol
4. Equivalent Items & Substitutions
5. Best Value Evaluation Criteria
6.
Warranty:
All items specified within this document must be warranted against defective materials, workmanship and
failures for a minimum of twelve (12) months after delivery and acceptance. Warranty includes all parts and
labor.
7. Training - Onsite
8. Independent Contractor
9. Funding Out:
This agreement is subject to cancellation without penalty, either in whole or in part, if funds are not
appropriated by the Texas Legislature, or otherwise made available to the using agency.
10. Export Control:
Vendor must notify Texas A&M if any products are export controlled. Items not indicated as such shall be
considered and treated as non-controlled items.
11. EIR Compliance - Read all content.
12. Information Security Controls
13. Certification Regarding Lobbying: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements. See full certification in the following link under "Prerequisite Content."
14. Executive Order GA-48 Supplier Certification: See full certification in the following link under "Prerequisite
Content."
15. HB 127: Prohibited Software, Applications, and Developers. See full certification in the following link under
"Prerequisite Content."
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Buyer Attachments
1. Agency Terms and Conditions of Purchase Revised 6-2026.pdf
2. TTI Insurance Requirements - Standard.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Contact Information
Instructions:
1.1 Please provide the name, phone number and email address for a company
representative who is knowledgeable and about this response and authorized to
answer questions regarding this bid.
1.2 Please provide your Legal Company Name, Address (Street, City, State, Zip),
Company website, and EIN/Tax ID.
Group 2: Specification Review & Alternate Compliance
Instructions: Please confirm your thorough review of the bid documents and compliance with alternative item
requirements:
2.1 Review Acknowledgement: Has your company thoroughly reviewed all specifications,
drawings, and requirements provided in this solicitation?
2.2 Is your bid response for the exact item(s) specified?
2.3 If bidding the exact item, is your company an authorized distributor for Freefly
Systems?
2.4
If you are bidding an alternative item, you must attach complete, detailed manufacturer
specifications and drawings for evaluation here. Bidder shall also include a full
breakdown of all items being bid. Failure to do so could result in the disqualification of
your bid response.
Group 3: Export Control Compliance
Instructions:
3.1 Are any of the items, technologies, or software requested in this Invitation for Bid (IFB)
export-controlled under federal regulations (ITAR or EAR)?
3.2 If Yes, the vendor must list the specific items and provide their corresponding Export
Control Classification Number (ECCN) or United States Munitions List (USML) category
here.
Group 4: Shipping Terms & Delivery Requirements
Instructions: Please confirm your agreement to the following shipping terms:
4.1
• International Deliveries: Must be shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to College
Station, TX. No additional shipping, handling, tariffs, or fuel charges will be accepted.
• Domestic Deliveries: Must be shipped FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.
No additional shipping, handling, duties, or fuel charges will be accepted.
Do you agree to these shipping and delivery terms?
4.2 If you do not agree, please explain here.
Group 5: Logistics & Import Compliance
Instructions:
5.1 Will the equipment be sourced internationally?
5.2 What is the country of origin?
5.3 If no, is the equipment fully manufactured and sourced within the U.S.?
5.4 Will any import tariffs or duties apply to this order?
5.5 Please provide the customs compliance and transit details for the proposed equipment:
1. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code(s) & 2. Shipping Method (e.g. ground, air,
ocean)
5.6 If Yes, do you confirm that your company will act as the Importer of Record?
5.7 If yes, do you confirm they are fully factored into your provided line-item pricing per
DDP terms?
Group 6: Terms and Conditions
Instructions:
6.1
Payment terms are 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of goods/services and a
correct, uncontested invoice.
Do you agree to these payment terms?
6.2
If you do not agree, please explain here and specify proposed terms.
**NOTE: As an Agency of the State of Texas, Net 30 terms are required. Request of
any other payment terms may result in delays for evaluation or rejection of a bid
response.
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6.3
Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement:
By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder explicitly certifies that they have
thoroughly reviewed, understand, and agree to be legally bound by all terms,
conditions, and prerequisites outlined in this bid document, as well as the attached
Agency Terms and Conditions.
In the event of any conflict between the bidder’s submission and the agency's
solicitation documents, the agency's terms shall take immediate precedence.
Please confirm agreement.
6.4
If your company does not agree to the Terms and Conditions, please specify what
exceptions are being taken. A document outlining the exceptions may also be included.
**Note: Exceptions to terms or requiring a signed contract may result in the rejection of
a bid response. Legal review can take over 30 days which could delay research
projects.
6.5
This bid includes installation or other on-site services. Insurance will be required that
meets or exceed the insurance requirements listed under Buyer Attachments.
Does your response include documentation demonstrating your ability to meet the
insurance requirements outlined in this bid document?
(Note: The winning vendor will be required to provide an updated COI naming the
organization as an additional insured prior to contract execution.)
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Drone - High payload, industrial 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Drone System to include:
Qty 1 - Travel Case
Qty 1 - Alta X Gen2 Airframe (Standard Remote ID, with props
installed)
Qty 1 - Extra Bits Kit
Qty 1 - AS150U Fused adapter for safe bench configuration
Qty 2 - Power Distribution Replacement Fuse (10A)
Qty 1 - Spare Battery Retention Strap
Qty 1 - USB C-C cable (1.82 m / 6')
Qty 1 - USB-C thumb drive for (64GB)
Qty 4 - ActiveBlade Bumper Replacements
Qty 4 - Balance Lead Sticker Covers for Tattu AS150U Batteries
(for wet weather)
Qty 1 - Skid Landing Gear (588 mm / 23.15" legs only, with
580mm clearance from chassis to ground)
Qty 1 - 12mm Rail Kit (installed)
Qty 1 - Smart Dovetail with isolated mount for up to 1.5KG
Freefly Payloads (installed)
Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller (preconfigured for Alta X Gen 2 with
Doodle Labs radio)
Alta X Gen2 (NDAA)
P2 Flight Battery 8 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Alta X Gen2 12S Flight Battery (AS150U)
P3 Charger - Dual Channel 2 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Tattu TA3200 Duel-Channel Smart Charger (Alta X Gen2)
P4 Battery Case 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
AltaXGen2-Battery-Case
P5 Software - Control 1 EA - Each
43230000 - Software | 5761 <$100,000, 8810
UGCS-EXP-PERP (License)
P6 Mounting Bracket 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
YellowScan Universal Mounting Bracket
P7 Quick Release Adaptor 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Quick Release Adaptor Gremsy
P8 DRS-Astro Set 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
DRS-Astro Set
P9 DRS-MTD Set 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
DRS-MTD Set
P10 Lens - E-mount 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA LensSony ALC-SH129 Lens
HoodSony ALC-F405S 40.5mm Front Lens CapSony
ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
P11 Lens E-mount 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Samyang 75mm F1.8 Lens (E-Mount)
** Compatible with standard Sony E-mount rear lens cap
P12 Training - Onsite 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
FPI-TRAINING-UAS
P13 Travel Expense 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Travel Expense
P14 Tethered Drone - Lighted 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
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The system includes:
- A 500,000 lumen drone system with 250 foot tether.
- Indefinite flight time on AC Power Supply (120/240 VAC
50/60hz).
- A portable high quality case with wheels weighing less than 60
pounds.
- A 30 day 100% satisfaction or your money back guarantee.
- FREE shipping within the USA
* 500 light bulbs (60 watt incandescent) produce approximately
417,000 lumens.
PegaPod Sun Pro 500k
P15 Tariff Surcharge - If applicable 1 EA - Each
99900353 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Drones | 5784 <$10k, 8431
Tariff Surcharge
P16 Shipping 1 EA - Each
Shipping costs must be included in the prices listed above or
here as a line item. If shipping charges are not included in your
bid, they will not be paid.
Shipping must include all applicable customs, duties and fees if
there are any.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST
- Contact Name
- David Kirk
- Description
- IFB - High Payload Industrial Drone
- Contact Email
- dmkirk@tamu.edu
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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