MSHA Skydio X10 Drone

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Senior Procurement Executive, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ten Skydio X10 Drones and related accessories, including RTK/PPK, NightSense with Visible Light Attachment, and 3D Scan for X10. This is a Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order, with award based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. The drones are intended for MSHA Enforcement's pilot program to enhance accident investigations and inspections. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET, and must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Delivery is required within 30 days after award, FOB Destination, to Triadelphia, WV. The RFQ includes various FAR and DOLAR clauses concerning whistleblower protections, small business set-asides, Buy American Act, organizational conflicts of interest, and electronic invoice submission.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking approval for a Limited Source Justification to acquire a brand-name Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L. This firm-fixed price order, using FY26 funding, is necessary for the Health Inspection Department to detect mercury at mine sites, a critical component of ensuring miner safety. The justification is based on FAR 8.405, as the Skydio X10 is a proprietary item not repairable and a new one is required. Market research indicated that Skydio Inc. and its resellers (ADS Inc and Adorama) are the sole suppliers. The agency will not take action to remove barriers to competition at this time due to the brand-name nature of the item and its unavailability on GSA schedules, but the contracting officer will periodically research for additional resellers.