# PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa521526n0002

- Solicitation number: FA521526N0002
- Notice type: Sources sought (first published as special notice)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA5215 766 Ess PKP (FA5215)
- NAICS: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1550 Drones
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Hawaii
- County: Honolulu County (FIPS 15003). https://abierto.us/counties/honolulu-county-hi-15003
- First posted: May 15, 2026
- Last posted: September 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0df57bbda1e6497ead1c3b09a75b9de5/view

## 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.

## Attachments

- [5. sUAS Specifications.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/e0f4be62be674f3c9fa95a78027ed11a/download)

## Publications

- May 15, 2026: Special notice, due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. Notice 01cc00b978334fbca57eed4dc1b6047d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/01cc00b978334fbca57eed4dc1b6047d/view
- May 15, 2026: Special notice, due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. Notice b465c7723ec54bc4b5679595b801ff80. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b465c7723ec54bc4b5679595b801ff80/view
- May 21, 2026: Special notice, due June 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. Notice a5a2c53e15a64f3882a475837c9d1195. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a5a2c53e15a64f3882a475837c9d1195/view
- September 10, 2026: Sources sought, due September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT. Notice 0df57bbda1e6497ead1c3b09a75b9de5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0df57bbda1e6497ead1c3b09a75b9de5/view

## Points of contact

- SrA Adrienne Estrada, adrienne.estrada@us.af.mil, 8087893141
- Matthew Albonetti, matthew.albonetti@us.af.mil, 8087893136

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