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Sources sought, total small business set-aside, first published as special notice

PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

FA521526N0002

Department of the Air Force, FA5215 766 Ess PKP. Aircraft Manufacturing.

Response deadline

September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT

Closed 45 days ago. Posted September 10, 2026, first published May 15, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 15, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

 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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Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. May 15, 2026

    Special notice, originally sources sought

    Maui Base Operations Support Services and Construction

    Due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 01cc00b978334fbca57eed4dc1b6047d

    4 revisions on SAM
    • May 15, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 21, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
  2. May 15, 2026

    Special notice

    Maui Base Operations Support Services and Construction Industry Day

    Due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice b465c7723ec54bc4b5679595b801ff80

    4 revisions on SAM
    • May 15, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 21, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
  3. May 21, 2026

    Special notice

    Maui Base Operations Support Services and Construction Industry Day

    Due June 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice a5a2c53e15a64f3882a475837c9d1195

    4 revisions on SAM
    • May 15, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 21, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
    • May 15, 2026: publish, special notice
  4. September 11, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 0df57bbda1e6497ead1c3b09a75b9de5

    1 revisions on SAM
    • September 11, 2026: publish, sources sought

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