Fotokite Sigma with Carrying Case - Tethered Drone Product

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ 16A 251126-0124) for one Fotokite Sigma tethered drone with carrying case. The procurement includes a complete set of replacement propellers, a Dell Toughbook 7230 tablet with preinstalled software, and a one-year live stream subscription. The tethered unmanned aerial vehicle will support the Maine State Police Special Services Unit, including the Executive Protection Unit, for long-term aerial monitoring of events and locations requiring enhanced security. Required specifications include continuous flight capability for at least 24 hours when powered by running vehicle or shore power, operation without GPS or active piloting, a weight of 2.8 pounds or less, dual thermal and traditional cameras, a maximum altitude of 150 feet, reinforced load-rated ultrathin cable tethering, and multiple live stream connectivity options via Ethernet, WPA2-encrypted Wi-Fi, and integrated LTE modem. The warranty requirement is a minimum of one year or 200 flight hours. Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 10, 2026, with pricing submitted on an FOB Destination basis including all shipping to Maine State Police Garage, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330. Questions may be submitted up to 48 hours prior to the deadline, and all bid prices must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date.

The RFQ does not reference any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond, nor are disadvantaged enterprise preferences indicated. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documents. The State anticipates making one award to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, with delivery timeframe considered as a factor in the award decision. No Best and Final Offers will be sought; bidders must submit their best value pricing with their initial quotation. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale and will provide an exemption certificate upon application. Payment will be made on a net 30 basis upon receipt of an acceptable invoice referencing the State contract number and accurate pricing. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFQ documentation.