OSHP Drone Platform Request for Information

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information and recommendations for available drone platforms suitable for multiple types of operations ranging from Overwatch, search and rescue, and Crash scene mapping.
This RFI is for information gathering and market research purposes only. Responses will assist OSHP in understanding available solutions, implementation strategies, cost structures, and best practices to guide potential future procurement activities.
Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not guarantee inclusion in, or award from any subsequent solicitation.
The OSHP mission is to enhance safety, effectiveness, and operational readiness. OSHP is in need of choosing a new drone platform for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations . In support of this mission, we are committed to identifying and deploying a next-generation drone platform that enables safe, efficient, and intelligence-driven operations in high-risk environments.

In addition to other requirements, the drone must be compliant with the anticipated restrictions from the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025. (NDAA).

This initiative seeks to ensure that OSHP is equipped with reliable, NDAA-compliant technology that supports real-time situational awareness, secure communications, and seamless integration with the Division’s existing DroneSense program.

A formal solicitation—such as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ)—may follow this RFI. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not guarantee inclusion in or award from any subsequent solicitation

Offerors will need to review the attached RFI document.

Each Offeror must submit a letter of interest. Offeror must title the electronic file with “ SRC0000035750 - OSHP Drone Platform Request for Information - Letter of Interest”,   In addition to Letter of Interest, Offerors are encouraged to provide specification and capability information to demonstrate a clear understanding of this request.

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