Sources sought, total small business set-aside
820 COS Drones
SSFA483026Q0075
Department of the Air Force, FA4830 23 Cons CC. Aircraft Manufacturing.
Offers due
September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
2 days from now. Posted September 15, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
This Sources Sought (SS) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order otherwise pay for theinformation solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. It is the responsibility of potential quoters to monitor GSA.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
The 820th BDG requires two (2) Blue UAS/NDAA-compliant small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and accessory kits capable of supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), base defense, expeditionary operations, and limited resupply in austere and contested electromagnetic environments. The system needs to be a complete, fielded system solution, not individual components. The delivered capability shall be mission-ready upon receipt and include all equipment necessary for sustained operations.
The complete solution shall include:
Two (2) Group 2 aircraft systems (sUAS), Ground control station(s) with accessories, ISR payload(s), Extended communications equipment, Battery systems and charging equipment, Payload delivery mechanisms, Transport/storage systems, Spare parts and maintenance kits, Training package, Software licenses and support.
**Please see attached "Purchase Description" document for a full description of this requirement**
LIST OF ITEMS TO MEET THE MISSION:
- 2 ea - Group 2 sUAS (PDW C100 aircraft or Equal)
- 1 set - spare legs
- 2 sets - spare propellers
- 2 ea - Data link antennas
- 16 ea - Long Endurance Performance (LEP) smart batteries
- 2 ea - Field-deployable multicam rucks.
- 1 ea - Battery charger in hard case
- 1 ea - USV SROCGround Control Station (GCS) with accessories
- 1 ea - Swappable Battery Module (SBM) kit with a two-slot dual charger and 2ea batteries
- 1 ea - Range extension kit
- 2 ea - Deployable rucks (multicam)
- 1 ea - Ruggedized battery case (16 - 18 slots)
- 2 ea - Mechanical Release devices
- 10ea - Mechanical drop release plates
- 3 years of software maintenance & support
- 3 day Training Course (minimum) with syllabus
- 1 year Manf Warranty
RESPONSES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company
- State whether your company has a GSA or NASA SEWP account and the Contract Number
- Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet the requirement and how you will be able to perform the required work
- Provide any recent related work history
- Provide prior contract numbers if you have worked with the government recently
- Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business, small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.)
- Please identify the Sources Sought ID number FA483026Q0075 in the email subject line
All responses shall be received by Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time.
Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to myself at justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084 by Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Attachments:
- Purchase Description
Attachments
Files listed on SAM.gov. The ones we hold a copy of download from here; the rest open SAM's download, which needs no account.
- Purchase Description.pdf399 KB, September 15, 2026
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
September 15, 2026
Sources sought
Due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 69f613fb66f346309da52bb94acf11ef
1 revisions on SAM
- September 15, 2026: publish, sources sought
Points of contact
- SSgt Justin DeJesusjustin.de_jesus@us.af.mil2292572084
- Samuel D. Garfunkelsamuel.garfunkel.1@us.af.mil2292573947
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