RFQ 10838023 - CDCR-DAPO Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) #10838023 for the procurement of two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) based on the Skydio X10 Starter Kit reference model. The solicitation requires delivery of complete UAS packages including integrated thermal infrared cameras with 640x512 resolution, ruggedized controllers with 1750 NITS screens, batteries, charging equipment, carrying cases, and accessories such as speakers and spotlights. Key technical specifications mandate dimensions not exceeding 32" x 26" x 6" when unfolded, weight under five pounds, minimum 35-minute flight time, 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, flight speeds up to 45 MPH, and IP55 weather rating. All hardware, accessories, software, and updates must be manufactured and developed in the United States, with contractor and subcontractor remote work restricted to U.S. locations only. Deliverables include virtual onboarding training for two participants and in-person Tactical UAS Instructor courses spanning a minimum of two days for up to four law enforcement personnel at DAPO's Basic Parole Agent Academy in Galt, California, along with comprehensive operation manuals and technical documentation. The contract includes a mandatory three-year warranty on airframes and extended cellular refresh warranty covering the entire performance period, with technical support available seven days per week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The RFQ was released April 16, 2026, with a bidder question deadline of April 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., responses due by April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., evaluation occurring April 29 through May 4, 2026, award announcement scheduled for May 6, 2026, and contract commencement on May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2029. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements on an all-or-none basis, with delivery required within 90 calendar days after receipt of order to the facility located at 9850 Twin Cities Road, Galt, California 95632.

The RFQ is restricted to firms headquartered and conducting business within the United States; foreign and international firms are not eligible to respond. Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) set-asides are available, offering a five percent preference for certified small businesses and DVBE incentives ranging from one to five percent based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. Bidders may fulfill listed requirements through sourcing partners or subcontractors, allowing diverse corporate structures and supply chain arrangements to participate. Mandatory submission documentation includes a completed EIS Form 4004(C), Exhibit A-1 Requirements and Specification Sheet, seller's permit information, line-item cost worksheet, Bidder Declaration, recycled content certification, payee data records, and various certifications regarding civil rights compliance, Iran Sanctions Act verification, and GenAI disclosure. All pricing must be all-inclusive with freight prepaid by the contractor and included in the quoted price; only quotes offering F.O.B. Destination terms with responsibility for loss or damage remaining with the contractor until final inspection and acceptance by the State will be accepted. No specific budget amount or estimated award value has been publicly disclosed; however, the procurement encompasses two complete UAS units with training, warranty, and technical support services over a three-year contract period. Submissions must be directed via email to Robin Adams, Information Technology Specialist I, at robin.adams@cdcr.ca.gov, with contract administration and inquiries managed by Contract Analyst Robin Adams at phone 279-223-3193.