Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) NDAA Blue List Compliant Drone System

Oregon State University is issuing a sole‑source procurement to acquire a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) NDAA‑Blue‑List compliant drone system (Freefly Astro) from Freefly Systems. The drone must be compact, portable, boat‑compatible, capable of carrying multiple sensors with >5 lb payloads, provide >20 min flight time, operate safely around personnel and wildlife, endure coastal weather, use smart lithium batteries, and include manufacturer technical support. The award will be based on the unique capability of the vendor and must be listed on the DCMA NDAA Blue List. • Compact, portable UAV suitable for maritime and field operations • Payload capacity >5 lb, multi‑sensor integration, >20‑minute endurance • Must be listed on DCMA NDAA Blue List; includes manufacturer support and smart‑battery technology • Sole‑source justification due to unique design and single‑source supplier • Submission deadline 05/08/2026 3:00 PM PST; appeals allowed up to that date