MassDOT Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is issuing a Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer for professional services to augment the specialized technical knowledge and skills of its Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT) Group. The required services include providing engineering support, technology insight, regulatory guidance, and strategic planning support for MassDOT's counter-UAS, BVLOS UAS, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives. The expected contract term is 2 years, with an option to extend for an additional year, and the estimated value of the purchase is $2,500,000. The posting indicates that MassDOT is utilizing the Due Diligence Posting process to ensure an open, fair, and competitive selection. Any interested and qualified vendors must submit documentation demonstrating their ability to provide a comparable or better offer by the response deadline of August 4, 2023. MassDOT will then review all responses and determine whether to withdraw the notice, accept the offer from MITRE Corporation, or accept an offer from another vendor offering comparable or better value.

This opportunity is open to all interested and qualified vendors. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' standard contract form, which outlines the contractual terms and conditions, must be used for this procurement. The contract includes the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, which outline additional requirements that contractors must comply with in order to do business with the Commonwealth. The current incumbent vendor is MITRE Corporation, and the budget range for this procurement is $2,500,000.