NOA_RFQ_18-904-27.pdf

This is a Notice of Award issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention & Response, for RFQ 18-904-27 concerning the procurement of U.S.-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for emergency response operations. The RFQ was issued on September 9, 2026, with a deadline for receipt of quotations at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on October 2, 2026. The Notice of Award was issued on October 9, 2026, with contract issuance anticipated for the week of October 12, 2026. The procurement sought qualified vendors to supply U.S.-made drones to support response operations following the ex-Typhoon Halong disaster. Offerors were required to self-attest compliance with FAR 52.240-1 and verify that units are listed on the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems website.

The State estimated a budget between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00, with quotations priced above $90,000.00 potentially deemed non-responsive. AKDRONE, LLC was identified as the most advantageous offeror with a quoted cost of $79,051.10, compared to Grace3 Technologies, LLC at $82,087.00. Both offerors were deemed responsive and responsible. The procurement officer, Bryant Trujillo, issued the award with notification that offerors wishing to protest the Notice of Award must file within ten calendar days of issuance. Offerors were instructed not to proceed with contract performance until receiving formal contract award or notice to proceed from the procurement officer.