Salient_Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics / Purchase Description Requirement Title: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Support Equipment

User Agency: 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) Public Affairs Office (PAO), Fort Stewart, GA

Solicitation Type: Brand Name or Equal

Target Platform: S2P2 (Short Range Reconnaissance / Blue UAS Contracting Platform)

1. Scope of Requirement The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) Public Affairs Office (PAO) requires the procurement of one (1) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) package. The system must consist of a secure, modular tactical drone, a multi-band controller, operational batteries, and a dual-charging station.

This equipment will be utilized to capture high-resolution aerial imagery, thermal signatures, and optical documentation during daytime and nighttime military training exercises, ceremonies, and tactical readiness operations.

2. Brand Name or Equal Reference The specifications below are based on the Skydio X10D (Modular Configuration).

Alternate products proposed by vendors must meet or exceed the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics outlined below.

Requested Baseline Configuration:

Item # Part Number Description / Nomenclature

Qty

0001 DR4DVHB3I0A1000NA Skydio X10D Vehicle Only Solution (Multi- Band, IR) NA Must include: 1x Multi-Band vehicle, 3-year perpetual/non-transferable Autonomy software subscription, and 3 years of maintenance and support.

0002 DR4DCTR300A0000NA Skydio X10D Controller Only (Multi-Band) NA Must include: 1x Multi-Band Enterprise Controller.

0003 DR4ACCBAT Skydio Battery (150W) for X10 Must include: 2x individual 150W intelligent flight batteries.

0004 DR4ACCCHRG2230NA Skydio Dual Charger for X10 with 230W Wall Adapter Assembly, NA Must include: 1x dual-bay battery charger, 1x 230W wall adapter, and 1x power cord.

3. Minimum Salient Characteristics (Technical & Performance Requirements) Any "or equal" system proposed by vendors must meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:

A. Physical & Flight Performance

• Flight Endurance: Must support a continuous flight time of at least 40 minutes on a single fully charged battery under standard operating conditions.

• Modular Architecture: The system must utilize a modular, a-la-carte design where the aircraft body, controller, batteries, and charging hubs are sourced as discrete, replaceable line items (not bound exclusively to pre-packaged bundles) to support long-term maintenance and unit-level configuration flexibility.

• Weight & Portability: Must be a man-packable, lightweight, rapid-deployment tactical UAS capable of being unpacked and launched by a single operator in under 3 minutes.

B. Sensor & Payload Capabilities

The UAS must feature an integrated, stabilized multi-sensor gimbal payload containing the following physical sensors:

• Telephoto Sensor: Minimum 48MP resolution optical sensor with at least 16x zoom capability for high-detail imagery from stand-off distances.

• Wide-Angle Sensor: Minimum 50MP resolution optical sensor to capture high-resolution wide-angle situational awareness and documentation.

• Infrared (IR) / Thermal Sensor: Integrated radiometric thermal sensor with a minimum resolution of 640x512 pixels (Teledyne FLIR Boson+ class or equivalent) to support thermal imaging, search-and-rescue, and night operations.

C. Communication & Range

• Operational Range: Must maintain a reliable, high-definition video link and control range of up to 12 km line-of-sight.

• Frequency Band: Must support secure multi-band wireless communications to prevent interference and ensure robust connectivity across operational environments.

D. Navigation, Autonomy & Safety

• Obstacle Avoidance: Must feature a 360-degree, continuous, computer-vision-based obstacle avoidance system active during both day and night operations.

• GPS-Denied Navigation: Must possess visual-inertial odometry capabilities allowing the aircraft to navigate, hover steadily, and return home autonomously in GPS-denied, degraded, or jammed environments.

• Tracking and Autonomy: Must feature AI-driven autonomous tracking capabilities, allowing the drone to safely track and document subjects (personnel or vehicles) without active pilot steering inputs.

E. Security, Cyber, & Regulatory Compliance (MANDATORY)

• Blue UAS Status: The proposed system model must be actively listed on the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List at the time of proposal submission. No exceptions.

• NDAA Compliance: Must be fully compliant with Section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY20 and the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) of 2023. The UAS and its components must not contain parts or software sourced from prohibited foreign entities.

• Data Security: The aircraft must feature robust onboard cybersecurity protections, including encrypted storage and secure data transmission protocols.

4. Logistics, Support & Delivery

• Software Maintenance: Must include a minimum of three (3) years of software support, security updates, and autonomy system licensing (perpetual and non-transferable) from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

• Shipping & Delivery: All items must be shipped securely to Fort Stewart, GA 31314. Shipping terms must be FOB Destination.

4. Logistics, Support & Delivery