Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002895
Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks three advanced drones for statewide operations
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
Q26002895
NAICS
334511
This opportunity from the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife seeks advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for statewide operations. - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife - OEMs Highlighted: - Tarot (Tarot X6 Ready To Fly Drone) - DJI (DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone) - Skydio (Skydio X10 VT300-Z) - Products Requested: - Tarot X6 Ready To Fly Drone with seed/fertilizer spreader, Pixhawk flight controller, Mission Planner software, payload up to 11 lbs, water resistant motors, customizable cargo bay - DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone with four cameras (wide, medium telephoto, telephoto, thermal), advanced zoom, night vision, high-resolution imaging, multiple storage options - Skydio X10 VT300-Z drone with rapid startup, advanced obstacle avoidance, multiple camera systems (telephoto, wide, narrow, thermal), NDAA compliance, encrypted data link - Quantities: 1 unit of each drone - Unique/Notable Requirements: - NDAA compliance for Skydio X10 VT300-Z - Encrypted data link and advanced navigation for Skydio - Pixhawk flight controller and Mission Planner software for Tarot X6 - All fees, surcharges, and delivery costs must be included in quotes - Vendors must comply with Hawaii's General Excise Tax and register with Hawaii Compliance Express - Place of Performance: - Statewide delivery and use in Hawaii - Buyer located in Honolulu, HI - Technical Specifications: - Payload capacities range from 2Kg to 5Kg - Flight times up to 40 minutes - Industrial, scientific, and thermal imaging applications - Estimated Baseline Costs: - DJI Matrice 4T: ~$7,500 - Skydio X10 VT300-Z: ~$15,000 - Submission Requirements: - Responses via HIePRO system - Detailed technical specifications provided in attachments
Description
The solicitation is for the procurement of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife under the Department of Land & Natural Resources. The drones include a Tarot X6 Ready To Fly Drone with seed/fertilizer spreader, a DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone, and a Skydio X10 VT300-Z. The work/delivery is to be performed statewide in Hawaii. Vendors must submit quotes through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) by the specified due date.