Procurement of ebee vision sUAS
Overview
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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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the urgent procurement of eBee VISION Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). This sole-source award to DRONIVO GMBH is critical for supporting an immediate mission in Vilsec, Germany, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102/12.201-1.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes:
- 15x eBee VISION sUAS
- 6x eBee VISION Ground Control Stations (GCS)
- 10x Dronivo Pilot Training Sessions and associated materials
Key technical requirements for the sUAS include an endurance of at least 90 minutes, a range of 15–40 km, EO/IR/Thermal payloads (with optional EW collect), operation on non-PRC encrypted frequencies (900 MHz, 2.4 GHz), three-Soldier portability, and a unit cost under $50,000.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Estimated Value: €870,810.00 / $936,052.88
- Funding: Army Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds
- Place of Performance: Vilsec, Germany
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Eligibility & Justification
This is a sole-source award to DRONIVO GMBH, as market research confirmed they are the only vendor capable of meeting the specific technical requirements, overcoming logistical barriers for delivery in Germany, and satisfying the urgent delivery schedule for Saber Strike 26 (starting April 23, 2026). The urgency is driven by a critical mission need, where delays from other vendors would cause unacceptable impacts on operational readiness. Alternative models were found to be technically insufficient or on prohibited lists.
Response Information
This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for potential bidders. No responses are being accepted for this action.
Contact Information
- Primary: Samuel Boateng (samuel.boateng2.mil@army.mil, 3155268751)
- Secondary: Debbie Frankovich (debbie.c.frankovich.civ@army.mil, 499641705268734)