AWARD.doc

This is a Statement of Award document from the South Carolina Department of Corrections, detailing the procurement of drone technology for the department's Security Division. The solicitation (5400028748) was issued on 09/19/2025, with vendor offers due by 09/30/2025, and an award posting date of 10/07/2025. The contract was awarded to Swipe Resources, LLC for a drone kit consisting of 3 Autel Evo Max 4N Bundle Drone Kits, 9 additional Autel Evo Max Series Flight Batteries, and 1 CDC Quad Charging Case. The total awarded amount is $36,278.00, with line items priced at $30,684.00 for the drone kits, $3,240.00 for batteries, and $2,354.00 for the charging case.

The procurement appears to be a strategic technology investment for the Department of Corrections, focusing on advanced drone systems with sophisticated surveillance capabilities. The drones feature high-performance technical specifications, including a 2.3MP starlight camera, 50MP wide-angle camera, and a 640x512 thermal camera, with a 42-minute flight time and 12.4-mile transmission range. The solicitation included potential vendor preferences such as the South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference and US/SC End-Product Preferences, which may have provided advantageous considerations for qualifying vendors. The procurement process was competitive, with the award going to Swipe Resources, LLC, a vendor based in Manassas, Virginia, with contact information provided for follow-up communications.