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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals through solicitation Doc2338123812 to procure drones for use by its Forestry Division, with the solicitation posted on July 31, 2026, and responses due by August 17, 2026. This procurement is targeted at enhancing forest management, wildfire monitoring, and land surveying capabilities across North Carolina through the deployment of unmanned aerial systems. The contract falls under the SLED category, indicating it is directed toward state, local, or educational government entities, and the place of performance is entirely within the state of North Carolina. Dion Elliott is listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions, and all work must be executed in compliance with state-specific operational and regulatory requirements. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code, leaving the eligibility criteria open to qualified vendors capable of providing reliable, field-ready drone systems equipped with appropriate sensors and data processing tools suited for forestry applications.

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North Carolina seeks drones for forestry use, due August 17, 2026, for wildfire monitoring and land surveying.

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North Carolina → Department of AgricultureView Agency

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541360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping ServicesView NAICS

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NC, US

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Department of Agriculture
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OfficeNC, US
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North Carolina → Department of Agriculture
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Office AddressNC, US
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Drones for Forestry Division

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