PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 15 Sep 2026 · Small Business Set Aside - Total · Department of the Air Force, DoD · HI · NAICS 336411 · Solicitation FA521526N0002

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberFA521526N0002
Notice ID0df57bbda1e6497ead1c3b09a75b9de5
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA5215 766 ESS PKP
NAICS code336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)1550
ResellersCan be bid as a nonmanufacturer: 500 or fewer employees, normally sells this item, takes possession of it, and supplies a product made in the US by a small manufacturer unless SBA has waived that. 13 CFR 121.406(b)
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted10 September 2026
Response deadline15 September 2026 (closed)
Place of performanceHI, USA

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Description

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS): 1. Regulatory Requirements: a. Meets requirements for DOW sUAS acquisitions IAW FY 2020 NDAA (Section 848) and FY 2024 NDAA (Section 1821-1825). 2.Technology and Capacity Requirements: a. Autonomous/programmable (can operate without direct/continuous pilot inputs) b. Vertical takeoff and landing c. Carry a payload up to 65 kg, with dimensions of up to 82 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm d. Powered by a removable battery with a range of up to 30 km on one charge e. Include extra batteries (enough for 2 complete swap outs) and battery chargers f. Standard spare parts kit(any parts that will need replaced within a certain number of months or flight hours after purchase and use of the sUAS) g. Any software needed to control/program drone h. Any non-standard hardware needed to control/program drone (if software can't be connected to commercial laptop or mobile device) i. Training for 2 personnel to be trained at vendor facility or cost for vendor training team to come to Hickam, AFB Hawaii to train team of 4 personnel on drone operation and maintenance 3. Maintenance Requirements: a. Charging batteries b. Replacing parts from the included spare parts kit c. All other routine maintenance as described in the vendor provided training course 4. Delivery and Installation Requirements: a. Delivery 180 days after date of contract b. Include detailed user manuals, maintenance guides, and inventory lists for all components.

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SAM.gov has posted 6 notices under solicitation FA521526N0002, oldest first.

Documents in the solicitation package

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  • FY 2024 NDAA Section 1821-1825 - American Security Drone Act of 2023.pdf
  • EO 14307.pdf
  • FY 2020 NDAA Section 848 - Exemption to Blue List.pdf
  • 5. sUAS Specifications.pdf

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