Aeryon SkyRanger UAS Double System and Accessories for MSP

The Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division, issued an Invitation to Bid on July 27, 2018, for the one-time purchase of an Aeryon SkyRanger UAS Double System and comprehensive accessories. The procurement includes two SkyRanger aerial vehicles, two EO/IR Mikil 19mm cameras with Vector enabled capabilities, three HDZoom30 payloads with Vector enabled functionality, five joystick controllers, fifteen SMART batteries, two ruggedized touchscreen tablets with Mission Control Software, support equipment, and two one-year support and warranty bundles designed to support aerial imagery, crime scene mapping, and incident response operations. The bidder questions deadline is August 1, 2018, at 9:00 AM EST, with state responses posted by August 3, 2018, and proposals are due August 10, 2018, at 9:00 AM EST. The anticipated purchase order begin date is August 17, 2018, with delivery expected by September 17, 2018. Award will be made to the bidder offering the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price as determined by MSP. Contractor personnel will be subject to fingerprint-based background checks for access to criminal justice information systems, and the state reserves the right to request samples or inspect items before award.

This is a brand-specific bid with no alternate bids accepted; only manufacturers or manufacturer-authorized distributors may submit proposals. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses are identified in the procurement documentation. All bids must be F.O.B. Destination with prepaid transportation charges, and bidders must provide a bid valid for at least 90 days and specify lead time for delivery. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with required automobile liability and workers' compensation coverage. Payment is made within 45 days of invoice receipt through Electronic Funds Transfer. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.