RFQ for Purchase of Advanced Drones with AI, Obstruction Avoidance, and Thermal Imaging

Background
The Washington Military Department (WMD) is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to RCW 39.26. The purpose of this RFQ is to purchase two small Unmanned Arial System drones for use during domestic support to wildfires and other natural disasters for incident awareness and assessment missions.

Work Details
The purpose of this RFQ is to purchase two (2) Drones with 360-degree obstruction and collision avoidance deep learning algorithms to recognize objects and video live stream, high resolution camera, high quality thermal imaging, autonomous night flight capable with FAA night flight lighting, onboard AI, and must be NDAA compliant along with start kits, and online/virtual pilot training for up to 3 years in duration after delivery of the drones.

Period of Performance
Delivery time is of the essence and may be a factor in making an award. The units must be received at the specified address on the earliest possible date after award. Bidder is to identify the delivery lead-time after receipt of order (ARO) with quote.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at WA Military Department Joint Operations Center – Attn: Fernando Garcia, Building #17 41st Division Way, Camp Murray, WA 98430.