2-A4 Statement of Needs SON - RFQ 2-A4.docx
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The document is a Statement of Needs (SON) for the procurement of a Freefly Alta X blue drone by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). The primary objective is to acquire an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capable of lifting over 10kg to deploy a custom NRL lidar with tactical systems, supported by multiple fleet capability gaps and leadership memoranda. The procurement requires a blue drone that complies with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), includes a Buy American-Free Trade Agreements clause, and features a 12V DC-DC regulator to power payload from drone batteries.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotations (RFQ) with NAICS code 336411 and a small business size standard of 1500. The solicitation seeks new equipment from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, with a firm-fixed-price basis. Specific requirements include brand name or equal items, new equipment only, manufacturer warranty coverage, and compliance with OEM terms for software licensing and services. Delivery is specified to the Naval Research Laboratory at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with acceptance contingent on items being in full working order.
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STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)
TITLE: Blue Alta-X Document Title: Procurement of the Freefly Alta X (blue drone) Date: 10/01/2025 Prepared by: Naval Research Laboratory/U.S. Navy/Department of War
I. Purpose/Object Acquire a flying platform that can lift more than 10kg to deploy a custom NRL lidar with other tactical systems. The need to acquire this capability is supported by more than 18 fleet capability gaps Integrated Priority Lists (IPLs) and Integrated Prioritized Capabilities Lists (IPCLs), and several memoranda to senior pentagon leadership.
II. Scope
· Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is purchasable and usable in the field by NRL. This means:
· Blue drone is the preferred option
· Compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
· Purchase will include a Buy American—Free Trade Agreements clause (FAR 52.225-3).
· UAV can lift 10 kg (the weight of the UAV lidar with additional tactical systems).
· 12V DC-DC regulator to power the payload from the drone batteries.
IV. Delivery Location Shipment of deliverable items specified in the Scope of Work shall be delivered to the following address:
Purchase Order POC :
Naval Research Laboratory 1005 Balch Blvd, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529
Delivery Address:
Naval Research Laboratory 1005 Balch Blvd, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529
V. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria The items and labor listed in the scope of this document must be received and in full working order to be accepted as final by NRL.
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