Request for Quotation (RFQ) DEMONSTRATIONS OF DRONE-BASED SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTIONS... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Request for Quotation (RFQ) DEMONSTRATIONS OF DRONE-BASED SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTIONS OF CONFINED SPACES FOR FUEL STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Deadline : 18 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 122550955

Document Ref. No. : SP4701-25-Q-0130

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a portable, drone-based inspection system demonstrations specifically designed for confined spaces, like those found in stationary tanks and marine fuel transport vessels.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requires an innovative method for conducting stationary tank inspections and marine fuel transport vessel inspection to enhance personnel safety, reduce inspection time, and verify tank cleanliness. This method aims to address risks associated with performing routine confined space inspection seeking to minimize dangerous inspection elements, minimize tank downtime, avoid potential hazards, and improve overall efficiency in tank inspection procedures.Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain - from raw materiel to end user disposition - for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state and local agencies and partner and allied nations.

Purpose/Problem. DLA Energy is a Major Subordinate Command (MSC) activity of the Defense Logistics Agency, responsible for enabling mission readiness by providing globally resilient energy solutions to the Warfighter and Whole of Government. The MSC provides the Military Services, DOD activities and designated federal agencies with worldwide comprehensive Class III Bulk Petroleum fuel acquisition and management support in order to meet mission requirements. DLA Energy Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), responsible for ensuring fuel product quality and integrity pre- and post-procurement, require an innovative method for conducting stationary tank inspections and marine fuel transport vessel inspection to enhance personnel safety, reduce inspection time, and verify tank cleanliness. This method aims to address risks associated with the QAR performing routine confined space inspection seeking to minimize dangerous inspection elements, minimize tank downtime, avoid potential hazards, and improve overall...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : SP4701-25-Q-0130
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Major Command : DCSO
Sub Command : DCSO PHILADELPHIA
Office: DCSO PHILADELPHIA
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 11, 2025 02:22 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Jul 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Original Inactive Date: Aug 02, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA 19111 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

Drone-Assessment-Project-PWS-July-2025.docx