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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of two sUAS Drones (5-inch class FPV Quadcopters) to be delivered to Smyrna, TN. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for drones listed on the Blue UAS Cleared list that meet or exceed specified salient characteristics. Offers are due by March 23, 2026, at 08:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for two sUAS Drone Assemblies. Key technical requirements include:
- Must be listed on the Blue UAS Cleared list.
- 5-inch class FPV Quadcopter with a 157 mm rotor base and 90mm propellers.
- Stable flight in moderate wind and GPS-Denied Position Hold capability.
- All-up weight not exceeding 3 pounds.
- Endurance of 12 minutes or greater on a single battery.
- Operational Reach of at least 10 kilometers via Express Long-Range System (ELRS C2) link.
- Integrated Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) camera system with thermal capability, optimized for low-light environments.
- AI-integrated flight computer for advanced autonomous functions.
- Native integration with Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) for ISR data dissemination.
- Dual, redundant 915 MHz ExpressLRS (ELRS) Gemini radio control system.
- Encrypted data/video transmission (AES 256-bit) over a Digital High Definition (HD) link.
- Dual-band data/video link (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrums).
- Ground Control Station supporting HDMI output for FPV goggles and external displays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1500 employees)
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 Calendar Days from Date of Award.
- Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 08:00 AM
- Published Date: March 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must comply with all FAR and DFARS clauses. Evaluation will consider technical factors approximately equal in importance to price, with other factors also approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Shipping is to W8GS HQ 117TH REGT RTI, BLDG 500 B STREET, VOLUNTEER TRAINING SITE, SMYRNA, TN 37167-2092. The specific make and model will be determined during the procurement process. The primary point of contact for solicitation information is Randal D. Halbrooks (randal.d.halbrooks.mil@mail.mil, 629-332-6401). For technical requirements, contact Philip Wallace (615-355-3692).