senseFly Cameras and Integration Kits

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC for the Department of Energy, is soliciting quotes for specialized unmanned aerial system equipment including four specific senseFly drone models: the S.O.D.A. UAS, Aeria X UAS, Duet T with eBee X Integration Kit, and Duet M with eBee X series Integration Kit, with domestic equivalent alternatives accepted. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and requires compliance with comprehensive federal regulations including export control provisions, Buy American Act requirements, and cybersecurity standards. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $2,000,000 for Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability, and must comply with strict delivery requirements including the use of U.S. citizen drivers. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis, requiring offerors to submit quotes with proposed delivery schedules and completed representations and certifications. Proposals are due on October 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with an offer validity period of 120 days.

This solicitation does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The procurement requires one unit of each of the four specified drone systems, with the subcontract period of performance to be determined following award. Performance will take place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory facility. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents, though the procurement structure indicates a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The accelerated timeline provides vendors with only seven days from the posting date to prepare and submit their responses, emphasizing the urgent nature of ORNL's requirement for this specialized UAS equipment. All deliveries must meet stringent federal compliance standards and export control regulations given the sensitive nature of the Department of Energy's research operations.