Intent to Award Notification~8.docx

This document is an Intent to Award Notification from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the MassDOT RFR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Integration, & Program Support bid. MassDOT is seeking qualified firms to provide flight hardware, integration services, and program support for the Commonwealth's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Program, with a focus on enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for long linear infrastructure inspections of rail and incident response needs. The initial contract term is up to 5 years, with two 1-year renewal options. The bid opening date is June 4, 2024, with an estimated contract start date of June 25, 2024. MassDOT will give award preference to Massachusetts-based small businesses under the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program. The selected vendor will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with MassDOT to collaborate on certification, integration, testing, and detect and avoid system integration for the UAS BVLOS program.

MassDOT notes that it makes no guarantee on the quantity of goods or services that will be purchased under this contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on overall technical ability, demonstrated experience, and pricing/rates, with the contract awarded on a best-value basis. The Intent to Award Notification announces Censys Technologies Corporation as the Apparent Successful Bidder, with the contract award subject to resolution of any identified bidder exceptions or clarifications to the satisfaction of the Commonwealth.