RFQ 10847933 - Unmanned Aircraft System

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Correctional Safety is requesting quotes from small businesses only for an unmanned aircraft system, with quotes due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. under RFQ 10847933. This procurement is restricted to Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) entities certified by the California Department of General Services Procurement Division, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope is a UAS starter kit with technical specifications including a maximum weight under five pounds, dimensions of 31" × 25" × 5" to 32" × 26" × 6" unfolded, minimum 35-minute flight time, flight speeds up to 45 MPH, IP55 weather rating, and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. The system must include a thermal infrared camera with 640×512 thermal resolution and 200-degree gimbal travel, a ruggedized controller with 1750 NITS integrated screen (IP54 rated, five-hour battery life), spotlight capable of illuminating persons over 100 feet away, speaker for two-way communication, infrared night vision filters, and strobes visible up to five statute miles. Startup time must be less than one minute. The kit includes the UAS unit, three batteries, charging cables, thermal camera, carrying case, and controller. All hardware, software, and updates must be manufactured and developed in the United States, with no exceptions for subcontracted work. A three-year warranty on the airframe and Skydio Care coverage providing three damage replacements with advance shipment are required. Technical support via help desk must be available seven days per week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with a 90-calendar-day delivery requirement after receipt of order. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all pricing all-inclusive and freight prepaid. Subcontracting may not exceed 40% of contract value without written justification. All equipment must be new and in current production. The CDCR Program Manager is Brian Sharp (brian.sharp@cdcr.ca.gov, 916-439-9430).