Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54136
Illinois State Police seeks parachute recovery systems and accessories for DJI Matrice 30T sUAS
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54136
NAICS
336413, 423860
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Operations493 - Operations is seeking bids for parachute recovery systems and accessories for the DJI Matrice 30T small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). - Government Buyer: - Illinois State Police (ISP), Operations493 - Operations - Central Headquarters, Springfield, IL - OEMs and Vendors: - DJI (for compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - Parachute recovery systems (10 units) - Must support autonomous and manual deployment - Automatic flight termination and independent power source - Maximum descent rate of 16 ft/s, canopy inflation within 100 ft - Reusable, field-repackable, includes mounting hardware (no permanent airframe modification) - Must provide flight-test documentation and offer repack/recertification services - Replacement flight batteries (30 units) - Intelligent lithium-ion, self-heating, hot-swap capable, minimum 5,880 mAh, 26.1 V, new manufacture within 12 months - Remote controller batteries (10 units) - Intelligent lithium-polymer, minimum 4,920 mAh, 7.6 V, new manufacture within 12 months - Folding propeller pairs (30 pairs) - Composite, all-weather, matched sets (CW/CCW), mounting screws included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All items must be new and delivered within 90 days of order - No subcontracting permitted - Products must be manufactured within 12 months of delivery - Vendors must provide documented flight-test results for parachute systems - All prices must include shipping and handling and remain valid for the contract period - Estimated contract term is one year, with up to three one-year renewals (maximum ten years)
Description
The Illinois State Police is procuring parachutes for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and related accessories including replacement blades, replacement batteries, remote batteries, and propellers. The procurement covers a one-year period with estimated quantities. The parachute recovery system must be designed and validated for the DJI Matrice 30T, with autonomous and manual deployment capabilities, and meet specific performance and safety criteria. Delivery is to be made to the Illinois State Police Central Headquarters in Springfield, IL, with all prices including shipping and handling and valid through November 16, 2026.