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 office, is soliciting for Blue Label sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft System) Drones for the 117th RTI RTI Equipment Needs in Smyrna, TN. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires a Firm Fixed Price contract. Proposals are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the procurement of two sUAS Drones that must be listed on the DCMA Blue UAS cleared list. Key salient characteristics 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.
- Rapid Deployment: Deployable and launchable in under 3 minutes.
- Environmental Hardening: Enclosed, splash-resistant body.
- Airframe: All-up weight (including battery) 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, Size Standard: 1500.
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time.
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 when combined.
Additional Notes
- Point of Contact: Randal D. Halbrooks (randal.d.halbrooks.mil@army.mil, 629-332-6401).
- Inspection and Acceptance Location: Both Destination. Contact POC before delivery.
- Shipping To: SFC Philip Wallace, Smyrna, TN. Email: philip.l.wallace4.mil@army.mil, Telephone: (629) 332-7244.