DoD Blue UAS Cleared List - Drone

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking procurement of a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) drone for the Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program, specifically for use in Benton County. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) #63500-00006334 requires a drone that is on the DoD Blue UAS Cleared List and capable of capturing 500 acres at 1-inch per pixel resolution per flight. Potential bidders must submit proposals to Kathy Blehm by 2:00 PM on April 6, 2023, via email, mail, or fax. The solicitation is not limited to specific brands and allows for alternate products that meet or exceed minimum requirements. Approved drone models include the Flightwave 130 Blue, WingtraOne, and eBee TAC Public Safety, which can be used to capture high-resolution aerial imagery for monitoring 26,000 acres of protected property across 65 sites. Bidders must hold their pricing firm for 30 days, and all goods must be delivered no later than June 23, 2023. The technical requirements include compatibility with image processing software such as Pix4D Mapper and ArcGIS Pro.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the provided documentation. The RFQ does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While precise budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized drone system for wildlife monitoring purposes. The contract opportunity appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the RFQ. The procurement is specifically limited to Benton County, Oregon, and targets a drone system that meets DoD Blue UAS Cleared List standards. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical requirements, including the ability to capture aerial imagery at the specified resolution and process images using recommended software platforms. The successful vendor will be expected to deliver a drone system that can effectively support the ODFW's wildlife monitoring objectives within the specified timeframe.