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, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of two Blue Label Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Drones for the 117th RTI RTI Equipment Needs in Smyrna, TN. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement is for drones listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List that meet or exceed specified salient characteristics. Proposals are due March 23, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the delivery of two sUAS Drones. Key technical requirements include:
- Performance Envelope: Max airspeed 90+ mph, operational range 15+ miles, flight endurance 25+ minutes.
- Integrated ISR: 1500 TVL day/night camera and 640x512 resolution infrared sensor.
- Deployment: Rapid deployment and launchable in under 3 minutes.
- Environmental: Enclosed, splash-resistant body.
- Airframe: All-up weight not exceeding 4.5 lbs, utilizing 8-inch propellers.
- Modular Payload Interface: Supports 4.5 lbs maximum payload lift, with standardized mounting options (Picatinny rail, 30x3 mm hardpoint) and universal connector for power (5V, 12V) and data protocols (PWM, PinIO, UART).
- Command and Control (C2) Link: Robust, dual-band, frequency-hopping ExpressLRS (ELRS) data link.
- Video Link: Low-latency video via 5.8 GHz, 5W analog transmitter with physical on/off switch.
- A Long Range Kit must be available to extend operational reach and duration.
- The ground station must be Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)-compatible.
- The complete kit, including ground station with 4+ hour runtime, shall not exceed 10 lbs.
- The kit must include additional long-range flight batteries and flexible cabling options (5m, 10m, 30m).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract 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, with a size standard of 1500 employees.
- Proposal Due: March 23, 2026, 08:00 AM local time.
- Solicitation Issued: March 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must indicate the brand name and model number of the proposed product and provide sufficient descriptive literature to demonstrate compliance with all required salient characteristics. The Government will evaluate proposals based on Technical and Price, with Technical being approximately equal to Price.
Additional Notes
This is not a brand name only requirement; contractors can offer any brand name as long as it is on the Blue UAS Cleared lists. The primary point of contact is Randal D. Halbrooks at randal.d.halbrooks.mil@army.mil or 629-332-6401. Shipping will be to SFC Philip Wallace in Smyrna, TN.