BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FREEFLY ASTRO MAX DRONE

SOL #: 1305M226Q0070Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
NORFOLK, VA, 23510, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

Drones (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Mar 26, 2026, 11:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for a Brand Name or Equal FreeFly Astro Max NDAA/Blue quadcopter uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and accessories for the NOAA Beaufort Laboratory in Beaufort, NC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

NOAA requires one (1) quadcopter UAS that is Brand Name or Equal to FreeFly Astro Max NDAA/Blue. The UAS must meet specific minimum specifications, including:

  • 4 motors, Wifi, USB, LTE connectivity.
  • Flight modes: Manual, Altitude Hold, Position Hold, Return, Autonomous Mission.
  • Max payload: >2.5kg; Flight time with 1kg payload: >25 minutes.
  • NDAA compliant components (including radio).
  • Dovetail payload adapter, battery redundancy, data storage on batteries.
  • Compatible with RTK ground station for cm-level accuracy; supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo.
  • Ingress protection rating of IP43.
  • FAA remote ID compliant, Smart Controller.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 1305M226Q0070).
  • Award Type: Firm-fixed-price.
  • Delivery: 30 days after award to NOAA Beaufort Laboratory, 101 Pivers Island Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
  • NAICS Code: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees.
  • DPAS: Not applicable.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: March 26, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. MDT/MST.
  • Submission: Email written quotes to michelle.walton@noaa.gov.
  • Required: Specification sheet for the quoted UAS, pricing including delivery/shipping, contact information, and CAGE Code/UEI.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, based on Technical Acceptability/Capability (including specification sheets) and Price.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Key Dates & Contact

  • Questions Due: March 24, 2026.
  • Primary Contact: Michelle Walton, michelle.walton@noaa.gov, 757-605-7411.
  • Published Date: March 18, 2026.

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Points of Contact

WALTON, MICHELLEPRIMARY
MICHELLE.WALTON@NOAA.GOV
757-605-7411

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