Business and Bid Opportunities

Oregon State University intends to contract with Freefly Systems for the purchase of an NDAA‑compliant drone platform (Freefly Astro) as a sole source because of the uniqueness (design, capability, nature) of the goods and the contractor being the single provider of the goods. The selected drone system must be compact and portable for travel, operable from small boats, capable of carrying multiple sensors with payloads greater than five pounds, provide flight times exceeding 20 minutes, operate safely around personnel and wildlife, withstand variable coastal weather conditions, use smart lithium batteries and include manufacturer technical support. Selected drone must also be listed on the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) NDAA Blue List. An entity may appeal this determination in accordance with OSU Standard 03‑010, Section 5.17 no later than the closing date indicated on the website. Appeals must be submitted to Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management at procurement@oregonstate.edu by 05/08/2026 at 3:00PM PST. For additional information, please contact Hannah Punches at hannah.punches@oregonstate.edu