RFP #102226 Uncrewed and Remotely Operated Vehicle Systems with Related Technology and Services

What is this notice about?

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, is asking companies to submit proposals to supply uncrewed and remotely operated vehicle systems, such as drones, along with related technology and services. The resulting contract could be used by thousands of public agencies, schools, tribal governments and nonprofits in the United States and Canada. The State of Alaska is posting this notice on Sourcewell's behalf, and proposals are due October 22, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Sourcewell is running a cooperative purchasing solicitation, a Request for Proposals (RFP), and the State of Alaska is announcing it on Sourcewell's behalf.

What action is being taken?

Requesting proposals for Uncrewed and Remotely Operated Vehicle Systems with Related Technology and Services (RFP #102226) to create a contract that Sourcewell Participating Entities can use.

Who is involved: Sourcewell (a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative); State of Alaska Department of Administration; Sourcewell Participating Entities, including governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government and other public agencies in the United States and Canada; companies (vendors) that may submit proposals.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 22, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Proposals are due no later than 10/22/2026, 3:30 PM. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.”

Ways to respond

Online form Sourcewell Procurement Portal (only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered)

What to include

Reference RFP #102226. The RFP becomes available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal on 9/3/2026 at 6:00 AM. A free account is required to view or download solicitation documents and to see the list of bidders or proposers who have responded; go to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and click on Create an Account. A help document about creating an account is on the Portal homepage. Late proposals will not be considered.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 3, 2026: RFP becomes available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at 6:00 AM.
Oct 22, 2026: Proposals due by 3:30 PM Central Time.

Original notice text

On behalf of Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, the State of Alaska is pleased to announce the publication of a cooperative purchasing solicitation. Project Title: RFP #102226 Uncrewed and Remotely Operated Vehicle Systems with Related Technology and Services Sourcewell is requesting proposals for Uncrewed and Remotely Operated Vehicle Systems with Related Technology and Services to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than 10/22/2026, 3:30 PM. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.This RFP will be available 9/3/2026, 6:00 AM. Please visit the Sourcewell Procurement Portal to view a copy of the RFP*. *A free account is required to view the list of bidders or proposers who have submitted responses, and to view or download solicitation documents. Simply go to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and click on Create an Account. There is also a help document on the Portal homepage about creating an account.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.