SUAS Support Services
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 Air Force has announced the award of a sole-source contract to Spektreworks for Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS) support services. This award, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, covers mission support and operator currency training for the FLM-136/131 platform.
Scope of Work
The contract provides essential technical and operational support for the Falco F15 FLM-136 SUAS platform. Services include mission support and operator currency training, specifically for the FLM-136/131 platform. Government operators require frequent flights (every 45 days) to maintain currency, and due to the platform's design (attritable asset without landing gear), the OEM is required to oversee flights for re-qualification to prevent property damage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source Contract)
- Awardee: Spektreworks
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Place of Performance: Goulds, FL
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
Award Rationale
The sole-source award to Spektreworks is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Spektreworks is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the FLM-136 SUAS, possessing unique proprietary knowledge, technical data, and expertise critical for mission support and training. Market research confirmed no other vendor has the necessary technical knowledge, proprietary information, or qualifications to perform the required flight services and validate operator currency due to the platform's proprietary nature and specific requirements in AFMAN 11-502.
Future Outlook
The justification document notes that future competition for these services may increase as SUAS manufacturing standardizes and surrogate vehicles become acceptable for currency maintenance.