DoD Blue UAS Cleared List - Drone

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a vendor to supply a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) for the Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program (WWMP) through Request for Quotation #63500-00006541. The procurement specifically requires a drone system from the DoD Blue UAS Cleared List capable of capturing high-resolution orthomaps covering 500 acres at 1-inch per pixel resolution per flight. Three potential drone systems have been identified for consideration: Flightwave 130 Blue, WingtraOne, and eBee TAC Public Safety. The RFQ mandates that bids be submitted by 2:00 PM on April 20, 2023, through email, mail, or fax to the contact person Kathy Blehm. Vendors must provide a complete sUAS kit including the drone, camera, batteries, controller, and accessories, with pricing to be held firm for 30 days. The project's objective is to enhance aerial monitoring of 26,000 acres across 65 properties, supporting on-the-ground management decisions. Deliverables will include the drone system and the capability to process aerial imagery using software like Pix4D Mapper and ArcGIS Pro.

The contract opportunity covers jurisdictions of Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon, and appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The proposed systems must meet DoD Blue UAS Cleared List specifications, which implies certain security and technical standards. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the RFQ suggests vendors should provide comprehensive pricing for complete drone systems and associated equipment. The required delivery date is set no later than June 23, 2023, indicating a relatively tight procurement timeline. The project integrates with existing mapping resources such as the National Agriculture Imagery Program and ESRI Basemap, suggesting potential compatibility requirements for selected vendors. Interested bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the ODFW's specific mapping and monitoring requirements.