PSC Category 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft) encompasses a broad range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related technologies for federal government agencies. These systems include small, tactical drones, survey and mapping platforms, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) vehicles, and specialized mission-specific unmanned aircraft. The category covers hardware, software, training, support services, and integration capabilities for various operational requirements across military, civilian, and homeland security applications. The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in UAS technologies, with contract values ranging from approximately $13,000 to nearly $8 million. Major contractors include Insitu (Boeing subsidiary), Skydio, Quantum-Systems, Freefly Systems, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Funding agencies include the Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, and various military branches. Most awards are firm-fixed-price contracts with performance periods typically between 12-36 months. Contract set-asides include total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business designations, with many awards made through Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract vehicles. Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 1550 focus on procuring small unmanned aircraft systems for diverse missions including wildlife damage management, marine mammal observation, counter-unmanned aircraft system training, engineering site surveys, and military training programs. Agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Justice, and various military commands are seeking UAS with capabilities including autonomous flight, high-resolution imaging, multiband communications, and specialized sensor packages. Performance locations span domestic military installations, research centers, and international sites, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses and emphasizing compliance with National Defense Authorization Act requirements.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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19AQMM23D0091 | Rrds Inc. | $30.0m | 8/1/23 | 7/31/28 | 11/15/23 | |
FA868920D2020 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $7.5b | 9/20/20 | 9/16/25 | 1/25/24 | |
N0012385C0293 |
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| None | $0 | 3/15/85 | Not listed | 3/15/85 |
W911QY2490008 | Logistic Gliders Inc. | $3.4m | 8/23/24 | Not listed | 10/31/24 | |
N0001977C0351 |
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| No Data From D And B | $0 | 1/15/79 | Not listed | 1/15/79 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order FA462523P0033 | Drone Nerds Inc. | $70.9k | 9/8/23 | 3/29/24 | 2/28/24 | |
Delivery Order 19AQMM23D0091-19AQMM24F0217 | Rrds Inc. | $12.0m | 1/16/24 | 11/29/25 | 2/10/25 | |
Delivery Order 19AQMM23D0091-19AQMM24F0210 | Rrds Inc. | $6.6m | 1/16/24 | 12/16/25 | 2/10/25 | |
Delivery Order FA868920D2020-FA868924F2451 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $74.8m | 4/22/24 | 4/15/26 | 11/15/24 | |
Purchase Order FA570221P0027 | Sky Creative Trading And Contracting W.l.l | $4.8k | 2/17/21 | 3/10/21 | 2/17/21 |
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