UAS Drone

Leon County, Florida, through the Florida State Guard (FSG) under the Department of Military Affairs, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to four fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with Group 2 or Group 3 classification. The procurement specifically seeks drones capable of operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) during and after emergency scenarios, with key technical requirements including autonomous detect-and-avoid technology, multi-payload capacity, and live video streaming capabilities. Vendors must comply with Florida State 60GG-2.0075 UAS security requirements and submit a comprehensive proposal with detailed pricing on the provided Excel price sheet. The evaluation methodology will assess proposals across three primary categories: technical response (385 points), price sheet (345 points), and past performance (30 points), with the lowest-priced responsive bidder receiving maximum price points. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline of April 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST, with an anticipated contract award on May 6, 2025, and a mandatory 30-day delivery window following the award.

The solicitation encourages diversity in procurement, with explicit support for minority, veteran, and women-owned business participation. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system, provide a drug-free workplace certification, and verify employment eligibility through the E-Verify system. Additional preference will be given to businesses with established drug-free workplace programs. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, compliance with strict regulatory requirements, and the ability to deliver sophisticated UAS technology suited for emergency response scenarios. The estimated total expenditure for this procurement is approximately $8,000,000, with the potential to purchase up to four aircraft. Vendors must submit a fully completed price sheet, with all yellow-coded cells requiring detailed information, and provide comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs and fees for the aircraft.