2016-2018 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Term Contract

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking proposals for a 2016-2018 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Term Contract through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with solicitation number MDT-312088-RP. The procurement focuses on transportation and engineering services related to unmanned aerial systems, targeting specialized technical capabilities in aerial surveying and mapping. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached UAS Specifications and follow specific submission guidelines, notably that proposals should not be submitted through the eMACS system. The solicitation covers two primary commodity codes: 5039 for Transportation Goods & Services and 1504 for Engineering Services. The proposal window opens on May 5, 2016, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time and closes on May 24, 2016, at 3:00 PM MST. Interested bidders must direct all questions to Ryan Dahlke at rdahlke@mt.gov or via phone at (406) 444-7292. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with Net 30 conditions, and all transactions will be conducted in US Dollars.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor are there details about existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the term contract suggests potential for ongoing work over the 2016-2018 period. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in unmanned aerial systems, transportation goods and services, and engineering capabilities. Potential bidders should anticipate a comprehensive evaluation process that likely considers technical capabilities, system specifications, pricing, and overall compliance with the detailed UAS specifications. The contract's focus on unmanned aerial systems indicates a strategic interest in advanced mapping and surveying technologies for transportation and engineering applications.