UASGS Bidder Questions.pdf

Unmanned Aircraft System Goods and Services (UASGS) RFR

COMMBUYS BID #: BD-23-1030-CPO1-CPO1-79507

Questions Regarding the RFR

Listed below are the responses to Section 2.2 - Questions Regarding the RFR. “All questions regarding this RFR must be uploaded directly into the bid Q/A tab in COMMBUYS.”

Bidder Bidder Question Response

Dan

Bosch/SICDRONE What type of platforms is DOT looking for and are you prioritizing any particular type of platform initially?

MassDOT is not looking for any particular platforms. MassDOT is interested in platforms that will support a broad array of transportation use cases including asset management, inspection, mapping, and emergency/incident response. We will prioritize platforms that can operate under the FAA Part 107 rules.

Dan

Bosch/SICDRONE Are you selecting USA manufactured products only and if so, are you prioritizing Massachusetts-based company products and services?

The procurement is not limited to selecting USA manufactured products. MassDOT will be evaluating products that represent the best overall solution to our needs.

Dan

Bosch/SICDRONE

Will you be sharing platforms with other agencies, such as first responders, federal agencies such as DHS/Coast Guard, etc?

No, at this point MassDOT does not anticipate sharing platforms with other agencies. However, that does not prohibit MassDOT from entering into mutual agreements in the future that would allow for the sharing of platforms.

Maryanne

Cleary/AECOM

This RFR appears to be similar to an RFR issued in 2019 for Drone General Unmanned and Autonomy Systems Consulting. Can the DOT provide typical assignments and task order values that were performed under the previous iteration?

The typical task orders issued under the previous iteration were primarily to engage with approved UAS vendors to draw on their expertise and extensive experience to provide the following: (1) Identify and provide qualified experts to augment MassDOT’s operational capabilities or demonstrate and advise on the use of UAS;

(2) Provide UAS Consultant Services to MassDOT to support the development of an operational roadmap for successful implementation of Beyond Visual Line-of- Sight Operations; (3) Provide the UAS Consultant Services to MassDOT to explore the scalability to generalized bridge inspections; (4) Provide the UAS Consultant Services to MassDOT to support the development of an operational roadmap for use of drones for with respect to medical delivery. The average value of these Task Orders was $30,000.

Maryanne

Cleary/AECOM

The respondents response form includes a 3000-character (~500 word) limits for responses on 7.5 (Category Fit/Description), 7.6 (Experience), 7.7 (Business Capacity), and 7.8 (Quality) which may not adequately allow a responder to provide a detailed response. Is the intent to limit responses to this form or will the respondent be able to attach additional pages to supplement the form? If additional supplemental pages are acceptable, is there a page limit?

The completion of the Respondents Response Form is a submission requirement. Yes, respondents are allowed to attach a maximum of three (3) additional pages of supplemental information.

Addendums must note and reference the specific section of the RFR

Maryanne

Cleary/AECOM

The RFR indicates that qualifications and technical abilities of key personnel shall be described under

5.1.7 - Qualities of Goods/Services (7.8 of Respondents Response Form). However, the character limits is prohibitive to portraying key personnel experience. Can key staff resumes be submitted as a supplement to the form?

The completion of the Respondents Response Form is a submission requirement. Yes, key staff resumes may be submitted as an addendum to the Respondents Response Form. Addendums must note and reference the specific section of the RFR.

Maryanne

Cleary/AECOM

The RFR includes a list of 20 possible service categories. Can the DOT provide any additional information as to the intended qualifications or scope of work anticipated to be included under each type of service category?

MassDOT is interested in systems and services to support a very broad array of transportation use cases including asset management, inspection, mapping, and emergency/incident response.

Sharon

Schorge/MassAu tonomy Inc

7.14 Supplier Diversity Program Plan (SDP) Form

Program Background - As a non-profit and a startup, we currently have no need for subcontractors or ancillary services. Is it acceptable to indicate that "We have no specific vendor in mind, however, when the need rises we will search for an organization to fulfill our 1% commitment"? Can we indicate? to be determined?(TBD) on the form)?

Participation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Program is not optional. Please review the directions that are included in the Supplier Diversity form and complete accordingly.