Lidar Component for WWMP Drone

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is procuring a UAS-mounted Flux O1 LiDAR sensor from Freefly Systems through an intermediate procurement designated as OregonBuys S-63500-00015737. The system will combine an Ouster OS1 scanner with an NDAA compliance system to enhance conservation easement monitoring and generate spatial data for land management projects. The comprehensive deliverables include a fully integrated LiDAR and RGB camera payload with mounting hardware, cables, accessories, user documentation, and training materials. Key technical requirements mandate the system support multiple returns per pulse, ground detection beneath vegetation canopy, and achieve relative vertical accuracy of 10 centimeters and horizontal accuracy of 20 centimeters under vegetated conditions. The system must export data in LAS or LAZ version 1.2 or newer formats, compatible with Pix4D Mapper and ArcGIS Pro, and include GNSS trajectory files and sensor metadata. Bids are due by January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions accepted until January 20, 2026, through the specified contact email. All goods must be delivered no later than June 30, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, but the RFQ requires bidders to be registered in OregonBuys and provides an option for COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certification. The procurement is designed to integrate with the existing Freefly Astro UAS platform, indicating potential technology compatibility requirements. Bidders may propose alternate products that meet or exceed the specified equipment specifications, with the agency retaining sole discretion to evaluate equivalency. The system is intended to support various applications including oak release operations, forest stand improvement, hydrologic assessment and restoration, terrain modeling, and vegetation structure analysis. While no specific award value is detailed, the procurement focuses on a single unit of the specialized LiDAR sensor system. Software requirements include preference for solutions without annual licensing fees and compatibility with the ODFW Information Services Department's mainframe infrastructure.