Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics.pdf

Attachment 2 is a Salient Characteristics document for an Immediate Response Kit Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) designed for command and control (C2), radio frequency (RF), and global positioning system (GPS) denial capabilities. The kit includes a Quick Start Guide, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with charger, and multiple omni antennas covering frequencies from 433MHz to 5.8GHz. Key technical specifications include an effective range of at least 1km, operating time over 1 hour during active disruption, start-up time of 3 seconds or less, and compatibility with GPS system FA460825QC034.

The associated solicitation (FA460825QC034) is a small business set-aside for one Immediate Response Kit for the 2d Security Forces Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. Key dates include a question submission deadline of 1:30 PM CDT on March 19, 2025, with answers provided around March 24, 2025, and quote submissions due by 1:30 PM CDT on March 27, 2025. The procurement notes that funds are not currently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.