Development of an NDAA-Compliant UAS and Sensor Pre-Qualified Products List for the State of North Dakota Drone State Contracts

The State of North Dakota is seeking vendors to submit documentation that proves their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) platforms and sensor payloads are compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and FCC supply‑chain rules. Vendors not already on the DCMA Blue UAS or AUVSI Green UAS lists must provide a detailed critical‑component list, manufacturer attestations, and compliance declarations. Successful submissions will result in a pre‑qualification status that enables the vendor to compete for future state drone contracts. • Scope includes all UAS platforms (small‑lift to heavy‑lift) and sensor types (thermal, LiDAR, EO, etc.). • Required deliverables: critical‑component inventory, NDAA & FCC compliance attestations, compatibility matrix, and signed declarations on official letterhead. • Submissions are accepted via email or the NDBuys portal, with a firm deadline of February 17 2026 (12 Noon CT). • Automatic pre‑qualification applies to products already on the Blue/Green lists; those vendors do not need to submit documentation. • The pre‑qualified list will be maintained by the Northern Plains UAS Test Site for future procurement use.