Drones
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG), located at Camp Murray, WA, intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price purchase order to Napatree Technology for Bumblebee and Hornet Drones. This notice serves as a formal announcement of the intent to award without full and open competition. Questions regarding this notice are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement covers the acquisition of the Bumblebee and Hornet Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), including:
- Ground Control Stations (GCS)
- Associated training courses for operators
- Necessary components and configurations for the 81st SBCT
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Camp Murray, WA
Evaluation
This is a non-competitive procurement conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). The agency determined that Napatree Technology is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the requirement due to their exclusive manufacturing, integration, and configuration authority over the specified brand-name equipment. Market research indicated no other authorized resellers or alternative sources could meet the technical and schedule requirements.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All inquiries should be directed to Fredesvin Quintana at fredesvin.quintana.civ@army.mil.