Notice of Award | RFQ 18-904-27 | U. S. -Made UAS for DEC Emergency Response Operations
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- Notice of Award | RFQ 18-904-27 | U.S.-Made UAS for DEC Emergency Response Operations
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- Alaska
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention & Response, has issued a Notice of Award for RFQ 18-904-27 on U.S.-made unmanned aircraft systems to support emergency response operations following ex-Typhoon Halong, with contract issuance anticipated the week of October 12, 2026. The solicitation deadline was October 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (extended from September 30 by Addendum One).
Alaska bidders qualify for a 5% preference under AS 36.30.321(a) and AS 36.30.990(2), with additional preferences available for Alaska veterans (5%), military skills program participants (2%), and employment programs (15%). To qualify, bidders must hold a current Alaska business license and maintain a staffed place of business within the state for at least six months preceding the bid deadline; the business must be incorporated or qualified to do business under Alaska law, be a sole proprietorship with an Alaska resident proprietor, or be an LLC or partnership with all members or partners being Alaska residents.
The scope comprises four units each of Skydio X10 Ready Kit (2.4/5GHz, 5G/LTE Ready, IR), Skydio X10 Services-Standard Solution, and Skydio Data Management Suite. All units must comply with FAR 52.240-1 and be listed on the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems website — a mandatory capability filter.
The estimated budget was $70,000 to $80,000, with quotations exceeding $90,000 considered non-responsive. Pricing must be FOB destination in U.S. funds, include all delivery charges, and exclude applicable taxes. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery, whichever is later, subject to 1.5% monthly interest on late payments.
AKDRONE, LLC was selected as the most advantageous offeror at $79,051.10; Grace3 Technologies, LLC submitted $82,087.00. Both were deemed responsive and responsible. Protesters must file within ten calendar days of the October 9 Notice of Award.
Opportunity text
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Spill Prevention & Response (SPAR), seeks quotes from qualified vendors for the purchase of U.S.-made drones to support ongoing response operations following the ex-Typhoon Halong disaster. SPAR estimates a budget of between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 dollars for this purchase. Quotations priced at more than $90,000.00 may be considered non-responsive. Offerors must self-attest that the aforementioned units are in compliance with FAR 52.240-1 and are listed on the following Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) website: https://bluelist.dcma.mil/. Deadline for receipt of quotes: No later than 1:00 p.m. prevailing Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) on September 30, 2026, as indicated by email timestamp. Late quotations will not be considered. RFQ schedule dates: ACTIVITY TIME DATE Issue RFQ Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Deadline for Receipt of Quotes 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 Notice of Award Friday, October 9, 2026 Contract Issued Approximately the week of October 12, 2026 Please review the attached documents for full details. If you received this solicitation from the State's "Online Public Notice" website, from a web-based search engine, or by methods other than directly from this office, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed on the document to receive subsequent addenda. Failure to register with the Procurement Officer listed below may result in the rejection of your quotation. Registration entails providing the following information: company name, representative's name, title, email address, and phone number. Bryant Trujillo - Procurement Specialist III | Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Administrative Services | Email: decdasprocurement@alaska.gov
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