Extension of Award.doc

This is an Extension of Award Posting document issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for Solicitation Number 5400030016 concerning DJI Matrice 4D Thermal Airworx drones and accessories. The procurement officer is Andy Bowman, CPPB, located at 260D Epting Lane, West Columbia, SC 29172. The original bid submission deadline was August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with the contract period running from August 31, 2026 through November 30, 2026. The solicitation is for six complete drone bundles with custom kits, eighteen flight batteries, and six Enterprise 4 Matrice spotlights. All equipment must be delivered within ninety days from the purchase order date. No pre-bid conference or site visit was scheduled, and questions from prospective bidders were due by August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

This extension notification indicates that additional time is required to complete the procurement process, and the award notice posting date has been delayed. Prior to posting the actual award notice, SCDNR will provide at least three business days' notice by posting a Notice of Revised Award Posting Date at the solicitation posting location and emailing notification to all registered offerors. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. All pricing must be submitted in US dollars and include equipment costs, on-site delivery, introductory training, 24/7 lifetime product support, mission-ready delivery with full system setup, warranty claim handling, and emergency travel support. The state will pay net thirty days from receipt of invoice. This is a single-source procurement in which only DJI Matrice 4TD equipment is acceptable; bids for alternative drone brands will be rejected.