Sources Sought - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
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 Department of the Air Force, 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for NDAA-compliant Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The Air Force is seeking sUAS with the following salient characteristics:
- Hybrid airframe with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and high-speed (>150 mph) fixed-wing flight capabilities.
- Operational range of at least 20 kilometers.
- First-Person View (FPV) control interface.
- Fully integrated and certified system of swappable, non-kinetic training payloads.
- Turnkey, ruggedized system designed for immediate field use by unit operators.
- NDAA 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 compliant.
- Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of April 13, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit:
- General company information: Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, email, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Unique Entity ID, Business Size (e.g., Small Business, Other than Small), and NAICS code(s).
- Capabilities statement: Provide sufficient information, including product literature, demonstrating the company's ability to meet the minimum salient characteristics.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for gathering information and planning. It is not a solicitation, and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately.
All submissions must be sent via email to both TSgt Vaughn Swinton (vaughn.swinton@us.af.mil) and Mrs. LaTasha Boyd (latasha.boyd@us.af.mil).