Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Equipment

The state of Arkansas, acting through the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC), is procuring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) equipment and associated payloads. The procurement includes 3 NDAA section 848 (Blue UAS) compliant UAVs, as well as a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) optical gas imaging payload, a Ground Penetrating Radar payload, a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) payload, and a Portable magnetometer survey kit. The successful bidder will be responsible for the full integration of all devices with the UAVs, turnkey on-site delivery, and advanced equipment training. The bid opening is scheduled for April 25, 2023, and the department requests delivery within 60 calendar days after ordering. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor on an all or none basis, with no exceptions to the terms and conditions permitted.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The solicitation documents do not provide information on any incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the budget range or total contract value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available information.