Spare UAV Batteries, Onsite Training & Support
Overview
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Harris Aerial LLC. of Casselberry, Florida, for Spare UAV Batteries, Onsite Training & Support for the HX8 assembly. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by March 25, 2026, to challenge the sole source determination.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of spare Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) batteries, along with onsite training and support specifically for the HX8 assembly.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Harris Aerial LLC.
- NAICS: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard
- PSC: 1550 (Drones)
- FAR Part: 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, not exceeding $350,000)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Responses from interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this proposed purchase. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Additional Notes
Reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-6050 in all correspondence.