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Drones and other Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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About This Commodity

Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, including model aircraft require additional review and approval before purchase.  Contact the Sourcing Contact listed for guidance. 

 

Payment and Processing Methods

  • If the cost is over $5,000 a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog requisition must be entered and a purchase order processed by UM Procurement. 
  • Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement. 
  • The University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some items.  Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.
  • Documents requiring a signature or with terms and conditions MUST be attached to a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog requisition and submitted to a Sourcing Contact for signature PRIOR to acquisition of good or services.  Signatures by an individual department are prohibited.
  • When a University purchase order is issued, invoices with the PO# clearly notated should be sent to Accounts Payable for processing.  

Other Details

PS Accounts

  • 770000

Related Policies/Procedures

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  • Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, including model aircraft require additional review and approval before purchase.  Contact the Sourcing Contact listed for guidance. 

     

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