The U. S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is seeking to procure Skydio X10 drones and related accessories. This acquisition is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and will result in a firm-fixed-price delivery order. The drones will be used for MSHA's pilot program to enhance accident investigations and inspections with advanced image capturing technology. The solicitation is unrestricted. Offerors must read the RFQ in its entirety, including instructions for submitting a quote and the evaluation criteria. The evaluation will utilize Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Specific items include starter kits, RTKPPK attachments, Nightsense kits with visible light attachments, and 3D Scan software licenses with a 3-year maintenance term. Shipping is also included.
The offer due date for this solicitation is June 1, 2026, at 09:00 ET. The bid notice does not specify a separate delivery deadline for the products.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by the designated payment office, and invoices should be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless otherwise noted. Specific payment terms are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty terms for the Skydio X10 drone and its accessories.
The bid notice states that Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures will be utilized for this RFQ.
The bid notice indicates that this acquisition is unrestricted or set aside for small businesses, including women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged women-owned small business, and 8(a) businesses. Specific qualification requirements beyond these categories are not detailed in the excerpt.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or late delivery.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or award.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail risks of disqualification.