MassDOT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM GOODS and SERVICES (UASGS)

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for a statewide contract for Unmanned Aircraft System Goods and Services (UASGS). MassDOT seeks platforms that can support a broad array of transportation use cases including asset management, inspection, mapping, and emergency/incident response, with a focus on systems that can operate under FAA Part 107 rules. The contract will remain open on a rolling basis for up to 5 years, with the possibility of two 2-year extensions. Respondents must demonstrate capabilities in the specific goods or services they are offering, including drone platforms, sensor equipment, accessories, software, payloads, power supply, communications, geolocation, detection solutions, transport equipment, and replacement parts. MassDOT will evaluate proposals on factors such as category fit, demonstrated experience, quality, references, supplier diversity, and pricing.

The contract opportunity is open to all interested vendors, with no set-asides or incumbent contractors identified. Respondents must complete a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Form, committing a minimum of 1% of total contract spending to diverse businesses. Pricing terms are not specified, but respondents may provide a link or information for a COMMBUYS-compatible online catalog. While MassDOT does not guarantee any minimum quantities, under the previous iteration of this RFR in 2019, typical task orders averaged $30,000.