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TEAL Drone (Black Widow)

FA8052R260100

Department of the Air Force, FA8052 773 Ess. Aircraft Manufacturing.

Response deadline

April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Closed 143 days ago. Posted April 22, 2026, first published April 20, 2026. Scheduled to archive May 12, 2026.

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The agency requires a highly specialized, NDAA-compliant sUAS capable of standard tactical observation and advanced integration with manned combat assets. Essential characteristics include:

Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T): The exclusive capability to operate in the vicinity of (IVO) a target and forward live video feeds and target telemetry data directly to an in-flight F-35 for kinetic ordnance delivery.

Situational Awareness: True, native integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) built into the core system architecture.

Sustainability: A non-subscription cost model that eliminates mandatory recurring software licensing, support, and warranty fees.

Performance: A ruggedized, portable airframe (~3.6 lbs) with 35+ minutes of flight time and advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R+). NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817 Compliant Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 20 Apr 2026

Publications

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

  1. April 20, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice c0b8dd51f68a485aa5c15684bd8221eb

  2. April 22, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 5dac192d3cd0402ba65f1c95c831131f

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