sUAV (Drone) Detection System & Software

Solicitation HHS0018163 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services for the procurement of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV) equipped with a mounted radiation detection system and software. This proprietary-sole source procurement is specifically designed to integrate with the existing mobile RSI System for environmental radiation monitoring and requires equipment that conforms exactly to Radiation Solutions Inc. (RSI) specifications, including a Blue Herelink NDAA compliant component. The contract includes a one-year extended warranty and requires the contractor to perform services Monday through Friday, with a mandatory four-hour response time for all service calls. Performance will be centered in HHS Region No. 1 in Amarillo, Texas. The award will be based on the best value to the State of Texas, considering technical requirements, performance delivery, and price. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response by November 18, 2026, via the HHS Online Bid Room, email, or a labeled USB drive. Mandatory submission requirements include signed HHS Solicitation Affirmations and a pricing sheet. Selected vendors must undergo rigorous security vetting, including Texas Department of Public Safety criminal and sex offender background checks for all personnel and employment verification through E-Verify. Additionally, the contractor must maintain insurance coverage rated A or better by A.M. Best and provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Health and Human Services Commission.