MassDOT RFR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Integration, & Program Support

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is seeking qualified firms to provide flight hardware, integration services, and program support for the Commonwealth's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Program. The initial contract term is up to 5 years, with two 1-year renewal options. MassDOT is looking for UAS capabilities that can enable beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for long linear infrastructure inspections of rail, as well as incident response needs. Bidders must meet mandatory requirements for the UAS, ground control system, command and control link, and payload, but are encouraged to propose alternatives that provide equivalent or better performance. Proposals will be evaluated based on overall technical ability, demonstrated experience, and pricing/rates, with the contract awarded on a best-value basis. The bid opening date is May 28, 2024, with an estimated contract start date of June 17, 2024.

MassDOT will give award preference to Massachusetts-based small businesses under the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program. The selected vendor will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with MassDOT to collaborate on certification, integration, testing, and detect and avoid system integration for the UAS BVLOS program. The RFR does not specify an estimated contract value, but notes that MassDOT makes no guarantee on the quantity of goods or services that will be purchased under this contract.