Drone Uas Deconfliction Project

The New York Power Authority is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to provide drone UAS deconfliction services across its generation and transmission facilities throughout New York State. The project aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency by managing drone traffic within the authority’s infrastructure. Interested parties must access the bid documents via the NYPA website and participate through the Ariba procurement platform, with the submission deadline set for April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and it covers all counties within New York State. This solicitation is open to business entities with no prior awards of similar contracts within the past five years, and it does not specify any set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The project is categorized under NAICS code 336390, relating to other transportation equipment manufacturing, and is managed by Grant Johnston, the Senior Director of Transactional Procurement at NYPA. The contract’s scope and details are accessible through the NYPA’s official procurement portal, emphasizing the importance of following the specified bidding procedures to ensure compliance and eligibility.