SRR QUADCOPTER

SOL #: W911S226U2909Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT DRUM

FORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

Drones (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2002b937d29a4d2c87a1eec833369553/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 5, 2026, 3:55 AM

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, specifically W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, is soliciting proposals for an SRR Capable Quadcopter. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks advanced drone technology with specific endurance and modular payload capabilities. Proposals are due April 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a quadcopter capable of Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) with a minimum endurance of 60 minutes based on a 1lb payload. Key modular payload integrated capabilities include:

Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) ISR: For day/night reconnaissance.
Communications Relay/Bridge: For line of sight extension and data network linking.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Payload Support: For spectrum awareness and collection.
AI/ML-Based Object Recognition: For autonomous target detection and classification.
Precision Drop/Delivery System: For lightweight resupply or sensor emplacement.
IMU/Gyro-Based Navigation: For operations in GPS spoofed or denied environments.
Autonomous Operations: Launch, navigation, and recovery with mission scripting.
Dual-Payload Operation: Allowing for multi-mission support.
MOSA-Compliant Payload Interface: Supporting third-party sensor integration.
Secure Datalink and Encrypted Telemetry: For contested environments.