Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Docks and Parts

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), ground robotic assistants, unmanned surface vessels, and related technologies. This competitive selection contract covers a comprehensive range of unmanned aerial and robotic technologies, including multi-mission aircraft, mapping aircraft, fixed-wing and hybrid platforms, tethered systems, advanced sensors, and supporting software. The procurement is designed to support advanced air mobility and unmanned traffic management strategies, with potential applications in bridge inspection, surveying, construction monitoring, 3D scanning, mapping, photogrammetry, and infrastructure management across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties.

Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co., Inc. has been awarded the prime contract, with a performance period from May 28, 2025, to May 31, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type, covering the entire state of Ohio, and focuses on the UNSPSC category of unmanned aerial vehicles (UNSPSC: 25132100). Multiple manufacturers are included, such as Skydio, Wingtra, Inspired Flight, and Censys Technologies, providing a diverse range of technological solutions. The contract includes provisions for vendor-managed maintenance, on-site support, training, and technology integration, with deliveries to be made within 30 calendar days of a purchase order and items delivered Free on Board (F.O.B.) to ODOT district locations.