sUAS drone
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 Army, specifically the W7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNG, is soliciting proposals for sUAS Drones (2 each) to be delivered to Smyrna, TN. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is based on market research for systems like Modalai, Stinger Vision FPV 3.5. Offers are due March 23, 2026, at 08:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (W912L726QA003) is for the procurement of two (2) sUAS Drone Assemblies. Key technical requirements include:
- Must be listed on the Blue UAS Cleared list.
- 5-inch class FPV Quadcopter with a 157 mm rotor base and 90mm propellers.
- Stable flight in moderate wind conditions and GPS-Denied Position Hold.
- All-up weight not exceeding 3 pounds.
- Endurance of 12 minutes or greater on a single battery.
- Operational Reach of at least 10 kilometers via Express Long-Range System (ELRS C2) link.
- Integrated Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) camera system with thermal capability, optimized for low-light environments.
- AI-integrated flight computer for advanced autonomous functions and data processing.
- Native integration with Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) for ISR data dissemination.
- Dual, redundant 915 MHz ExpressLRS (ELRS) Gemini radio control system.
- Encrypted data/video transmission (AES 256-bit encryption) over a Digital High Definition (HD) link.
- Dual-band data/video link (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrums).
- Ground Control Station supporting high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output for FPV goggles and external displays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 Calendar Days from Date of Award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1500 employees
- Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 08:00 AM (Eastern Time)
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on an evaluation where technical factors are approximately equal in importance to price. Other factors are also approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
- The specific make and model will be determined during the procurement process.
- Inspection and Acceptance Location: Both Destination. Contact POC before shipment.
- Shipping To: W8GS HQ 117TH REGT RTI, BLDG 500 B STREET, VOLUNTEER TRAINING SITE, SMYRNA, TN 37167-2092.
- Offerors must comply with all FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to item unique identification and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Point of Contact (Solicitation): Randal D. Halbrooks (randal.d.halbrooks.mil@mail.mil, 629-332-6401)
- Point of Contact (Technical): Philip Wallace (615-355-3692)