RFQ 10838023-2 Unmanned Aircraft System

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting quotes for an unmanned aircraft system under RFQ 10838023-2, exclusively from small businesses certified under California’s socioeconomic programs. The solicitation requires full compliance with technical specifications outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit A-1, which mandate a U.S.-manufactured system with infrared imaging, a spotlight with 100+ foot range, strobes visible up to five statute miles, USB-C and HDMI ports, a three-year airframe warranty, and Remote ID-compliant software with continuous firmware updates. All hardware and software must be developed and produced entirely within the United States, and no equipment may be used, shopworn, prototype, or discontinued. Contractors must also provide a one-day virtual onboarding and a two-day in-person tactical instructor course at the DAPO Basic Parole Agent Academy in Galt, California, along with seven-day-a-week help desk support from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The system must meet environmental standards including an IP55 rating and thermal resolution of 640x512, with flight time exceeding 35 minutes, and must comply with House Resolution Bill 2864 and FAA Remote ID regulations. All bids must be submitted electronically to robin.adams@cdcr.ca.gov by May 27, 2026, and must include mandatory documentation such as the Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, and the Line-Item Cost Worksheet. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-off evaluation; non-compliant bids will be rejected outright. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility through valid business licenses and the ability to meet delivery schedules, with delivery required within 30 to 120 days after order placement at the designated receiving point in Galt, California under F.O.B. Destination terms. Shipping costs must be fully included in the quoted price. Vendors must disclose any use of Generative AI impacting system performance under SAM 4986.2, adhere to strict domestic workforce requirements, and provide subcontractor details if subcontracting exceeds 40% of the bid value. The contract term runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with all warranties and software support extending the full duration. Payment processing requires exact alignment between the