Tactical sUAS Package - Salient Characteristics.rtf

This is a Statement of Need Specification document outlining the salient characteristics for a Tactical sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial System) package required by the 184 Wing at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. The procurement is governed by solicitation number W50S7X26Q0004 and seeks a multiband, NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial system engineered for operation in highly contested, GPS-denied environments. Delivery is required 60 days from the date of award to Building 42, 57330 Mustang Drive, McConnell AFB, KS 67221. The system will be used to simulate different scenarios during Point Defense Assessment exercises while providing high-quality Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for overwatch of assessments.

The tactical sUAS package must meet specific performance and technical requirements, including a minimum flight time of 40 minutes (35 minutes hover capability) with a maximum speed of 45 mph, deployment within 40 seconds via hand launch, and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. Operating temperature range must span from -4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit with true 360-degree obstacle avoidance capability. The system must feature a high-resolution, modular triple-camera configuration incorporating telephoto, narrow, and radiometric thermal cameras for advanced reconnaissance and threat detection. The radio configuration must operate on at least six different frequencies between 1.6 GHz and 2.5 GHz in RF and GNSS-denied environments. The controller must include at least a 6.6-inch touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate, 2340x1080 resolution, and 1750 nits peak brightness, paired with a battery of at least 9600mAh capacity supporting approximately five hours of operation. All quotes and technical questions should be submitted to 184wg.msg.contracting@us.af.mil.