Oregon Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategic Plan

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
S-12300-00012094
State
Oregon
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Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .

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The Oregon Business Development Department is procuring consulting services to develop a comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Strategic Plan through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The selected consultant will be responsible for creating a strategic roadmap for Oregon's UAS industry, which includes establishing a project advisory group, conducting stakeholder interviews within Oregon, inventorying UAS-related resources and infrastructure, analyzing market trends and regulations, and developing implementation strategies. Key deliverables include detailed reports and recommendations focused on advancing Oregon's UAS sector, with specific objectives such as developing marketing programs, establishing a statewide UAS task force, creating workforce development programs, developing incentives, and establishing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) corridors. The RFP requires a consultant with demonstrated experience in business and economic development strategies, strategic planning, performance measurement, federal initiatives for advanced manufacturing, and professional presentation skills. Proposals were due on January 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated six-month contract term. The evaluation criteria included Project Implementation Plan (50 points), Project Timeline and Budget (25 points), and Experience and Qualifications (25 points).

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses certified by Oregon's Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers were required to complete an OMWESB Outreach Plan detailing their engagement with certified firms and potential subcontracting opportunities. The RFP specifically noted that Strategic Location Services LLC was ultimately selected as the apparent successful proposer after a comprehensive evaluation process. The proposed budget for this strategic planning effort is $80,000, following a 2022 economic impact study of Oregon's UAS industry. The contract includes standard provisions for insurance coverage, with potential requirements for workers' compensation, professional liability insurance up to $2 million, and general liability insurance up to $2 million. The procurement is classified as an Intermediate Procurement, with no award protest opportunity allowed under the solicitation's guidelines.

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Oregon Business Development Department is seeking a consultant, who has experience with business and economic development strategies and how they are deployed, including but not limited to Oregon; Strategic planning, performance measurement, and legislative concept development; federal initiatives and resources to further advanced manufacturing in the targeted industries; and preparing and delivering professional presentations before policy makers, organization leaders and the public.

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