Group 1 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) – Blue UAS Cleared
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Army's 127th Mission Support Contracting is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for a Group 1 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This RFI seeks platforms capable of tactical reconnaissance in contested, GPS-denied, and zero-light environments. The government anticipates a requirement for the Skydio X10D or an equal platform. Responses are due by 3:00 PM EDT on June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required UAS must possess specific salient characteristics:
- Blue UAS Certification: Must be on the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) / DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List with an active Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Zero-Light Autonomy: Capable of fully autonomous flight and 360-degree obstacle avoidance in complete darkness using active illumination and specialized sensors.
- GPS-Denied Navigation (VIO): Must use Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) or similar for position holding, mission execution, and autonomous navigation/return to base in GPS-denied or spoofed environments.
- Thermal Sensitivity: Integrate a radiometric thermal sensor with <30mK sensitivity to penetrate obscurants (smoke, fog, vegetation).
- Dynamic Frequency Management: Possess a multiband radio for dynamic channel switching to maintain command and control in congested or contested Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.
Requested Information
Interested parties should submit a capability statement including:
- Company Information: Name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and Point of Contact.
- Business Size: State status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) under NAICS 336411.
- Product Information:
- For Skydio X10D: Confirmation as an authorized reseller, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) contract numbers.
- For "Equal" Product: Detailed technical specification sheet and narrative demonstrating how all Section 3.0 requirements are met, with proof of current Blue UAS Cleared status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Questions are accepted via email until June 24, 2026.