NDAA‑Compliant Drone and LiDAR System

Oregon State University is seeking to procure an NDAA‑compliant drone equipped with a high‑precision LiDAR sensor for forest inventory and terrain mapping. The acquisition will be made on a sole‑source basis from Frontier Precision, citing the unique design and capabilities of the system. The drone must deliver stable autonomous flight, terrain‑following, and LiDAR accuracy of ±3 cm (precision ±0.5 cm). The contract is intended to provide the university with a turnkey aerial surveying solution that meets federal compliance requirements. • Required deliverable: one integrated drone‑LiDAR system meeting the specified performance metrics. • Procurement method: sole‑source, no competitive bidding, appeal possible only before the closing date. • Deadline for submission: 05 May 2026, 4:00 PM PST. • Point of contact for questions and appeals: Hannah Punches, Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management.