Autonomous AI Airfield FOD Detection / Removal & Runway Inspection

The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is soliciting quotes for solicitation DFW15238 to procure autonomous AI technology for a four-month pilot program focused on runway inspection and the detection and removal of Foreign Object Debris (FOD). This procurement is conducted in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Title 8, Subtitle A, Chapter 252. Interested vendors must submit their quotes exclusively through the dfwairport.bonfirehub.com portal by 4:00 pm Central Time on January 21, 2026. The selected vendor will be required to adhere to strict operational and security standards, including FAA regulations, GDPR, and information security frameworks such as ISO 27002 or NIST SP 800-53. Key requirements include obtaining Air Operations Area badging, ensuring all personally identifiable information is encrypted at rest, and maintaining compliance with the Airport's Code of Business Ethics. Bidders must provide a completed Business Disclosure Form and, if applicable, an FCPA Disclosure Statement. Failure to submit the required business disclosures or a mandatory annual Certificate of Anti-Corruption Compliance may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive or the immediate termination of the contract. The contract is structured as an Innovation Vendor Service Agreement, with performance taking place at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The agreement includes provisions for termination for convenience or breach, as well as the Airport's right to audit vendor records and facilities. While the specific contract value is not disclosed, the agreement incorporates a Statement of Work, a Payment Schedule, and FAA Required Provisions. Invoices must be submitted to the Procurement and Materials Management Department and the Innovation Department for approval.