Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Docks and Parts

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV No. 319-26 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), ground robotic assistants, and unmanned surface vessels. The contract covers advanced technological solutions across thirteen distinct groups, including multi-mission aircraft, mapping technologies, heavy lift systems, hybrid platforms, fixed-wing drones, tethered systems, and robotic assistants. Designed to serve ODOT's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties, the IDV enables agencies to acquire cutting-edge unmanned technologies with applications in bridge inspection, surveying, construction monitoring, photogrammetry, and Advanced Air Mobility/Unmanned Traffic Management strategies.

The IDV is awarded to SC-Alastor LLC, with a contract period from May 28, 2025, to May 31, 2026. As a competitive selection contract, it allows for multiple vendors across technology categories, with a minimum order of $250 and flexible service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). The contract covers vendors such as Skydio, InspiredFlight, Wingtra, Censys Technologies, and Ghost Robotics, providing a diverse range of technology options. Delivery is specified as free on board (F.O.B.) to designated destinations, with a 30-calendar-day delivery requirement after purchase order issuance, ensuring rapid procurement and deployment of advanced unmanned systems technology.