Orange County Fire Authority Planet bids #JA2789

OCFA seeks autonomous wildfire suppression drone system with full support and training

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking proposals for a master agreement to procure and maintain an autonomous wildfire suppression drone system. - Government Buyer: - Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Purchasing Department - Contact: James Aguila, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Products Requested: - Strike team configuration of five autonomous wildfire suppression drones - Mobile operations base/trailer for transport and deployment - Ground command-and-control software (includes iOS tablets and web-interface licenses) - Initial spare-parts cache for rapid restoration (within 72 hours) - Initial suppression-agent stock and field-refill equipment - Services Requested: - Initial operator training program for OCFA personnel - Recurring sustainment inspections and software/firmware updates (minimum semi-annual) - Repairs and replacement services for aerial vehicles, payload modules, batteries, sensors, and ground-station components - Recurrent operator training to maintain operational readiness - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must feature autonomous fire detection and suppression - All-electric propulsion required - Compliance with U.S. manufacturing laws - Delivery expected within six months of agreement execution - Comprehensive support and maintenance to ensure operational readiness - Agreement allows for future purchases using state or federal funds - No specific OEMs are named; proposals must meet OCFA's technical and operational specifications.

Description

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is soliciting proposals to establish a Master Agreement for an autonomous wildfire suppression drone system. The agreement will cover an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals, including maintenance, support, training, updates, consumables, spare parts, and replacement aerial vehicles or payload modules. The system will include one strike team configuration of drones, a transport trailer or container, an initial spare-parts pool, and operator training for OCFA personnel. Proposals can be submitted electronically or on paper, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled.

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