The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a purchase order to Flyability Inc. on September 28, 2026, for one Elios 3 Surveying LiDAR drone system valued at $150,216 under a total small business set-aside. Performance is due by December 31, 2026.
Place of performance is West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is the end user. The order procures the Elios 3 Surveying Package with three years of premium software access, Range Extender Add-On, Flammable Gas Sensor Payload capable of detecting methane and 20+ gas types, and associated shipping and dangerous goods fees. Deliverables are due within 60 days of award. The system collects high-resolution 3D scans and photographic data from underground mining areas using SLAM-based LiDAR technology for ground stability modeling, ventilation analysis, virtual reality rescue training, and occupational safety research. The system requires 36 inches of clearance and provides 12 minutes of flight time with autonomous stabilization. Software must comply with NIST security standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements. The originating solicitation (posted September 14, 2026, due September 23, 2026) was a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102 and 12.201-1, with NAICS code 336411 and PSC code 1550.