Small Unmanned Aircraft System IDIQ

Award Date 12/21/2012
Last Date To Order 5/19/2018
Shared Ceiling Not listed
Federal Agency
PEO Aviation
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a Department of Defense multiple-award contract vehicle focused on procurement of small unmanned aircraft systems, components, repair parts, and related technologies. The contract primarily supports long-range and medium-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Based on the task orders, the vehicle covers systems like the RQ-11B and RQ-20A unmanned aircraft, including airframes, batteries, gimbals, payloads, ground control stations, and associated repair and replacement parts.

The task orders under this SUAS IDIQ consistently demonstrate a pattern of firm fixed-price delivery orders, predominantly awarded by the Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center's Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation. Prime contractors frequently include Aerovironment, Inc. and Teledyne Flir Detection, Inc., with individual task order values ranging from approximately $5,000 to nearly $25 million. Most task orders are not set aside for small businesses, though occasional small business set-asides do occur. The contract supports a broad range of unmanned aircraft system components, with typical completion dates ranging from 3-18 months. Task orders frequently relate to repair parts lots, complete system components, software licenses, and specific UAV subsystems like gimbals, payloads, and airframe assemblies. Many task orders are linked to Operation Enduring Freedom, indicating support for overseas military operations.

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