SOD - ASU Drones

The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia has issued a forecast for the procurement of five indoor drones and six outdoor drones, indicating a future solicitation for unmanned aerial systems designed for both indoor and outdoor operational environments. This procurement is intended to enhance the department’s surveillance, reconnaissance, and emergency response capabilities across a variety of operational scenarios. The forecast was posted on July 23, 2026, and is listed under the agency’s procurement forecasting system, though no solicitation number, NAICS code, or set-aside information has been provided at this stage. The place of performance and point of contact details are currently unlisted, suggesting the formal solicitation process has not yet been initiated. Interested vendors should monitor official channels for the upcoming competitive bid release, which will likely include technical specifications, delivery timelines, and compliance requirements for the drone systems.