Opportunity
Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010835
Kansas Highway Patrol UAS Procurement – Advanced Indoor/Outdoor Drone System and Support
Posted
May 18, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
EVT0010835
NAICS
334511, 541512
The State of Kansas Department of Administration, on behalf of the Kansas Highway Patrol, is seeking proposals for the procurement of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with advanced technical and support requirements. - Government Buyer: - State of Kansas, Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts (Kansas Highway Patrol) - Products/Services Requested: - One Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for statewide use - Indoor UAS platform with: - Infrared/thermal camera, minimum 20 MP RGB camera - IR flood lights, white spotlight, speaker/microphone - Obstacle avoidance, live video streaming (min. 720P live, 1080P recording) - Continuous flight via battery rotation, minimum 1 mile range - HDMI output controller, IP24 rating, spare propellers, rugged storage, all accessories - Outdoor UAS platform with: - Infrared/thermal camera, minimum 20 MP RGB camera with zoom lens - IR flood lights, white spotlight, 3-axis stabilized gimbal - Remote ID, minimum 20 minutes flight time, obstacle avoidance, RTK capability - Flight planning with waypoint/grid mission support, live video streaming, continuous flight, minimum 1 mile range - HDMI output controller, IP55 rating, spare propellers, rugged storage, all accessories - Training: Minimum virtual training or tutorial specific to the UAS platform - Warranty Support: Minimum 1-year manufacturer warranty with optional additional years - 24/7 technical assistance with same-day emergency response - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Kansas tax laws, immigration reform, anti-boycott, and anti-human trafficking policies - Restrictions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment - Delivery to Department of Administration Business Address in Topeka, KS - Bidders must provide a current Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate - Preference for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Contract period is three years from final signature, with two optional one-year renewals
Description
The State of Kansas is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The procurement is managed by the Kansas Highway Patrol and involves the purchase of one Unmanned Aircraft System. The contract period is from the date of final signature through three years, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. No monetary bid guarantee is required, and bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate. The event is scheduled from May 18, 2026, to July 8, 2026.