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This is a Statement of Work for the procurement and delivery of a fixed-wing VTOL small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) with associated training and technical support services.

The Contractor shall deliver one Wingtra Ray sUAS "or equal" system that meets specified salient characteristics including: fixed-wing VTOL configuration with maximum takeoff weight of 6 kg or less; flight endurance greater than 25 minutes; IP 53 weather resistance capable of operating in sustained winds of 9 m/s and gusts of 14 m/s or greater; maximum launch altitude of 3,000 meters AMSL with 3,500 m AMSL ceiling; redundant GNSS with survey-grade accuracy and PPK-enabled workflow; encrypted command and control datalink with operational range exceeding 3 km; manual and automatic parachute system with 4 m/s sink rate; and compliance with FY2020 NDAA Section 848, FY2023 NDAA Section 817, and FY2024 NDAA Sections 1821-1833. The system must be actively listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List, Category 3 Operations Over People compliant, and provided with manufacturer-supported Department of War Blue License in perpetuity. The system shall include three interchangeable payload sensors: oblique payload sensor (1.5 cm/px GSD or better), precision nadir payload sensor (0.6 cm/px GSD or better at 150 ft AGL), and telephoto inspection sensor (0.30 cm/px GSD or better at 200 ft AGL), plus a detachable MicaSense RedEdge-P multispectral sensor mount. A complete accessory kit is required including hardcases, Blue-approved tablet Ground Control Station with mission planning and PPK software, three flight battery sets, field charging kit, anemometer, spare propellers, SD cards, OEM tools, and replacement wear-and-tear parts.

The Contractor shall provide OEM-certified training conducted by OEM-certified instructors utilizing Department of the Air Force AFSOC-approved Unit Initial Training curriculum. Training must be completed no later than 12 months after contract award, with scheduling finalized within 10 calendar days of Government request. The in-person operator training course shall accommodate up to four Government personnel at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, covering system overview, mission planning, flight operations, emergency procedures, and data processing to achieve minimum 3 cm absolute accuracy. An advanced operator training course for up to four additional personnel shall address advanced flight profiles, payload management, advanced PPK and photogrammetry diagnostics, and field maintenance. Both courses shall result in OEM Basic and Advanced Operator Certifications respectively. Technical support shall be available Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 Central Standard Time, excluding Federal Holidays, with initial diagnostic response to all inquiries within one business day of receipt.

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Statement of Work

Fixed-Wing VTOL precision mapping sUAS Training and Technical Support

11 August 2026

1. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide one (1) fixed-wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) small

Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), associated payloads, accessories, and OEM-certified training and technical support services as detailed herein.

2. Equipment Requirements

The Contractor shall deliver quantity one (1) Wingtra Ray sUAS "or equal." If an "or equal" system is proposed, it shall meet or exceed the following salient characteristics:

Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement

Configuration Fixed-wing Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) configuration capable of takeoff and landing in confined areas.

Weight & Payload 6 kilogram (kg) or less maximum take-off weight;

interchangeable payload capacity of 1300 grams or less.

Endurance Flight times greater than 25 minutes.

Weather Resistance Ingress Protection (IP) 53 rating; operable in ≥9 m/s sustained winds and ≥14 m/s gusts.

Altitude Limits 3,000 meters Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) maximum launch altitude; 3,500 m AMSL ceiling.

Positioning Redundant Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with survey grade accuracy. PPK enabled workflow is required for geospatial mapping products.

Command & Control Encrypted primary C2 datalink with an operational range >3 km.

Safety Systems Parachute system (manual and automatic) with a 4 m/s sink rate.

Compliance Compliant with FY2020 NDAA Section 848, FY2023

NDAA Section 817, and FY2024 NDAA Sections 1821-

1833.

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Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement

Cleared List Status sUAS must be actively listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List.

Operations Over People Category 3 Operations Over People (OOP) compliant per 14

CFR § 107.125 and § 107.130.

License The sUAS shall be provided with manufacturer-supported

Department of War (DoW) Required Blue License provided in perpetuity.

Oblique Payload Sensor Capable of capturing high-resolution 3D structural data with a Ground Sample Distance (GSD) of 1.5 cm/px or better from standard operational altitudes (150–200 ft AGL).

Precision Nadir Payload

Sensor

Capable of high-precision mapping achieving a nadir GSD of

0.6 cm/px or better at 150 ft AGL.

Telephoto Inspection Sensor Capable of ultra-high resolution GSD of 0.30 cm/px or better at 200 ft AGL.

MicaSense RedEdge-P

Mount

Detachable payload mount capable of attaching an industry-standard, NDAA-compliant sUAS Multispectral sensor to the fixed-wing VTOL platform.

Accessory Kit The contractor shall provide a complete, field-ready deployment and maintenance kit. The kit shall include all specialized OEM tools, storage cases, spares, and power accessories required to transport, fly, and perform basic field repairs on the sUAS during remote operations. The kit shall at a minimum contain:

1. One (1) sUAS hardcase

2. One (1) accessory hardcase

3. One (1) Blue approved tablet for use as a Ground

Control Station (GCS) with software/apps for mission planning, data capture, Post-Processed Kinematic

(PPK) and geotagging (to include software updates and support for 3 years)

4. Three (3) flight battery sets

5. One (1) field charging kit with dock and cables

6. One (1) anemometer

7. Three (3) pairs of spare propellers

Two (2) SD cards

8. One (1) USB-C/SD adapter

Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement

9. One (1) T10 Torx handtool or OEM required tool for assembly/disassembly

10. Three (3) pairs replacement wear-and-tear high use parts (fins, bumpers, and winglets) for the sUAS

3. Training Requirements

The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified training for

Government personnel to enable safe, efficient operation and field maintenance of the VTOL

UAS platform.

3.1 Instructors, Curriculum & Scheduling

Instructors & Curriculum: All training shall be conducted by OEM-certified instructors utilizing Department of the Air Force sUAS Lead Command (AFSOC) approved vendor Unit

Initial Training (Unit IT) curriculum.

Scheduling & Coordination: The Contractor shall complete all training no later than 12 months after contract award. The Contractor shall finalize scheduled training dates within ten

(10) calendar days of receiving a written request from the Government.

3.2 In-Person Operator Training (Initial / Basic)

The Contractor shall facilitate an in-person Operator Training course for up to four (4)

Government personnel at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The training shall consist of classroom instruction and hands-on field flight operations. (Note: The Government will coordinate and provide airspace authorization for all flight training). The curriculum shall include:

• System Overview: Assembly, disassembly, unboxing, transport, and storage of the airframe, payloads, and ground control station.

• Mission Planning: Operation of mission planning software (e.g., WingtraPilot) for area mapping, flight parameters, and safety geofences.

• Flight Operations: Execution of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checklists; VTOL takeoff, transition to forward flight, landing, and manual override procedures.

• Emergency Procedures: Identification and response protocols for system warnings, datalink loss, GPS degradation, automated return-to-home (RTH), and parachute deployment.

• Data Processing: Execution of Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) corrections (e.g., via

WingtraHUB) and flight log extraction to achieve a minimum of 3 cm absolute accuracy.

Deliverable: The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Completion and OEM Basic Operator

Certification for each attendee who successfully completes the course.

3.3 Advanced Operator & Data Processing Training

The Contractor shall provide an Advanced Operator Training course for up to four (4)

Government personnel. This course shall focus on complex surveying applications, including:

• Advanced Flight Profiles: Mission planning for corridor mapping, terrain-following, high-altitude operations, and multi-flight mission continuity.

• Payload Management: Toolless payload transitions (e.g., RGB to LIDAR or Multispectral) and sensor-specific calibration routines.

• Advanced PPK & Photogrammetry: Diagnostics for PPK anomalies, base station coordinate offsets, and data export optimization for third-party photogrammetry and 3D point-cloud generation software.

• Field Maintenance: Diagnostics, routine field maintenance, and replacement of consumable parts (e.g., propellers, pitot tubes).

Deliverable: The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Completion and OEM Advanced

Operator Certification for each attendee who successfully completes the course.

4. Technical Support

The Contractor shall provide expedited technical support via phone and email for Government operators to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.

Support Parameter Requirement

Availability Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 Central Standard Time

(CST), excluding Federal Holidays.

Response Time Initial diagnostic response to all technical support inquiries within one (1) business day of receipt.

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