Notice of Award Posting.doc

This is a Notice of Award Posting issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for a solicitation (5400030016) regarding DJI Matrice 4D Thermal Airworx drones and accessories. The procurement seeks six complete drone bundles with custom kits, eighteen flight batteries, and six Enterprise 4 Matrice spotlights. The solicitation required sealed bids to be submitted by August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with the award notification scheduled for posting on September 2, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit was scheduled for this procurement. The contract period runs from the anticipated August 31, 2026 start date through November 30, 2026. All drones must be delivered within ninety days from the purchase order date with mission-ready delivery and full system setup included.

The procurement is a single-source solicitation, meaning only DJI Matrice 4TD equipment is acceptable and bids for alternative drone brands will be rejected. Pricing must be submitted in US dollars and must encompass all equipment costs, on-site delivery, introductory training, 24/7 lifetime product support, warranty claim handling, and emergency travel support. The state will issue payment net thirty days from receipt of invoice. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Prospective bidders were required to submit questions by August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, and all offerors must register as South Carolina state vendors and comply with state procurement regulations, including certifications regarding independent pricing, debarment status, ethics compliance, and drug-free workplace requirements.