Quantum System Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Uas) for Inl Tender, USA - 100061179

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Quantum System Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Uas) for Inl

Deadline : 29 Apr 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 100061179

Document Ref. No. : 19AQMM24N0039

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office : Quantum System Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for INL
Primary Point of Contact : Juan Fernandez
fernandezjm@state.gov

USA
Email :fernandezjm@state.gov

Tender Details

Description

The Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management, intends to procure, on a noncompetitive basis from Quantum Systems Inc., Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to support INL and other programs. The Government intends to award a 2-year IDIQ to streamline the acquisition process and acquire these items directly from the small business manufacturer. The IDIQ will allow for technology refresh and support services.



This notice is not a request for proposals and a solicitation will not be available. This acquisition is expected to be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements).



Basis



Quantum System (QS) drones were recently purchased via existing Department of State contracts (19AQMM23D0091 and SAQMMA16D0136) to support a variety of INL programs. IDIQ contract 19AQMM23D0091 was awarded using competitive procedures via a solicitation posted to SAM (19AQMM22R0150).



Since 2023, INL has procured approximately 84 QS- drones at an overall cost of approximately $40 million, including training, spare parts, and other support. In addition, over 300 QS drones are being used by partner nations- security forces. The QS- drones are currently operationally for INL programs.



The change to a new UAS system will cause the government millions of dollars in loss of equipment and personnel trained. INL has invested heavily to build a support base for QS- drones including, but not limited to, training, software, logistics, and maintenance support. Additionally, the government will have to set up a brand-new technological infrastructure in Colombia to introduce a new system.



In switching to a new platform, INL expects duplication in the cost of software, logistics, maintenance and spare parts, and training. INL expects it will take at least one (1) year to retrain partner nations- personnel and otherwise standup a mid-range...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 19AQMM24N0039 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Apr 15, 2024 05:54 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 29, 2024 09:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 14, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1550 - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance: USA

Documents

 Tender Notice