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 W7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNG, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft System) Drones. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks two drones meeting specific technical requirements. The place of performance is Smyrna, TN. Offers are due March 23, 2026, at 08:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation aims to procure two (2) sUAS Drones. While the specific make and model will be determined during the procurement process, all aircraft must be listed on the DCMA Blue UAS cleared list. Key technical requirements include:
- Flight Endurance: 60+ minutes.
- Operational Range: Minimum 12 miles control and video link.
- Maximum Airspeed: Capable of 65 mph dash speed.
- Service Ceiling: Up to 12,000 ft MSL.
- Wind Resistance: Stable flight in sustained winds up to 40 mph.
- Configuration: Fixed-wing hybrid design with VTOL capability.
- Weight: Not to exceed 2.65 lbs.
- Dimensions: Compact footprint (approx. 51" x 30").
- Power Source: Field-swappable 86.4 Wh Lithium Ion battery pack.
- Payload: Mechanically gimbaled, with 4K EO (10x optical zoom) and 640x512 IR (2x digital zoom).
- Data Link: Encrypted over at least 5 miles, with native integration with Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK).
- Frequencies: 900 MHz for telemetry, 2.4 GHz for payload data.
- Security: Minimum AES 128-bit encryption, AES 256-bit preferred.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Delivery Schedule: 30 Calendar Days from Date of Award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1750 employees
- Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 08:00 AM
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 05, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation of offers against the provided salient characteristics.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those for commercial products/services and unique item identification. Payment instructions are via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Inspection and Acceptance Location applies to both Destination and FOB Details. For information, contact Randal Halbrooks (randal.d.halbrooks.mil@mail.mil, 615-313-2628) or SFC Philip Wallace (615-355-3692).