Unmanned Aircraft Systems

**Responses to Question are posted** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9127Q25QA003 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with OPEN MARKET PRICING.

This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Effective November 12, 2024, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) dated November 25, 2024. This requirement is a small business set aside under NAICS 336411 with a size standard of 1500 employees. The MSARNG has a requirement for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) due to divestment of the RQ-7 Shadow.

The UAS required by the MSARNG must meet/exceed the parameters on the attached product description. The USPFO-MS, Jackson, MS intends to issue a contract for the following items:

CLIN 0001: DRONE, ANAFI USA MIL KIT QTY:

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CAMP SHELBY, MS 39407 Basis of Award: The government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 13.106 and is based on Best Value to the Government in terms of (i) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) Price; (iii) Past Performance History.

Evaluation factors, technical capability and past performance history shall be gven equal consideration to price. Technical capability and past performance histoy shall be evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable. Price evaluation shall be based on the lowest reasonable evaluated price. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. Quotes shall include:

(1) Price quote to include itemized description of what is included in the quote (2) detailed specifications and product literature that sufficiently describe the product(s) being offered.

Note: Quotes submitted without detailed product information and/or only restate the government provided specification will not be considered acceptable and shall be removed from further consideration. All quotes shall include a standard commercial warranty equal to that offered in the commercial market.

Additionally, provide the country of origin for the product being quoted and the terms and conditions of your company’s contract, to include CAGE Code, UEI, Tax ID, Prompt Payment Discount, Company POC with contact information (email and telephone number) etc. Include lead time for delivery. This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the government's ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs.

Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. SAM is a mandatory requirement for all DoD Government contracts. You must be registered and have an active status to be eligible for award of a contract. To register online go to http://www.sam.gov/ It is the contractors' responsibility to be familiar with applicable Clauses and Provisions. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via https://www.acquistion.gov/. Please see attached listing of Clauses and Provisions.

Deadline for receipt of your quote is established for no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT), Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All questions concerning this requirement must be submitted by Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM CDT. Questions will be answered via an amendment to this solicitation. Quotes and questions are to be submitted electronically to tina.m.williams150.mil@army.mil and amber.n.young1.civ@army.mil. Please ensure the solicitation number W9127Q25QA003 is included in the subject line of all email correspondence.