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RFP #26-1342-1403 Drone as First Responder Program
1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
The City of Newport News (the “City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (the “Offeror”
or “Contractor”) to furnish the goods and/or services described herein and proposals will be
received via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement
(https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/nnva), to be received no later than Wednesday, August 27,
2025 at 11:30 pm (local prevailing time).
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to
provide a Drone as First Responder Program.
The City of Newport News is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide
comprehensive support for the design, implementation, operation, and long-term sustainment of
a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program. This program is a key public safety initiative
designed to enhance the operational effectiveness and response capabilities of both the Newport
News Police Department (NNPD) and the Newport News Fire Department (NNFD).
1.2. Background
The City of Newport News is a 26-mile-long linear city along the James River and Hampton
Roads Harbor located in southeastern Virginia. It has two corridors and a CSX railway running
its entire length. It is six miles wide at its widest point and one mile wide at its narrowest point.
The City was developed to support a shipyard and railroad in the late 1800s. The City is the fifth
largest city in Virginia and has distinct urban, suburban, and rural character areas. The City's
population is approximately 185,000 individuals.
The City desires to establish a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program as a key public safety
initiative designed to enhance the operational effectiveness and response capabilities of both the
Newport News Police Department (NNPD) and the Newport News Fire Department (NNFD).
Information regarding the Newport News Police Department and the Newport News Fire
Department is available on the City's website by using the links below.
NNPD - Police Department | Newport News, VA - Official Website
NNFD - Fire Department | Newport News, VA - Official Website
1.3. Timeline
Release Project Date: July 23, 2025
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