55 SFS Vesper Drones
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA460025Q0095
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68113, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 55th Security Forces Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base is seeking to procure four Vesper UAV drone systems from Vantage Robotics, LLC through a brand name requirement solicitation. The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has issued this request for quote (RFQ) under solicitation FA460025Q0095, specifically requiring Vesper UAV fuselages equipped with 1.8GHz Microhard radios, recon rotor assemblies, 3-axis stabilized EO/IR gimbals, and two 65 watt-hour lithium-ion smart batteries per unit. Key requirements include USA country of origin compliance with TAA, NDAA, and Berry Amendment standards, delivery within 90 days of award, and an extended 2-year warranty beyond the standard manufacturer warranty. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST, with answers to be provided by September 15, 2025. Final offers must be submitted by September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST, and the contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with only Vantage Robotics, LLC and its authorized small business resellers eligible to submit offers. The estimated contract value is $43,522.00 for the complete procurement of four drone systems with all specified components and warranties. The brand name justification indicates that the Vesper drone is the only Blue sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) platform currently authorized under the installation's Rules of Use of Force, and operators are already trained and certified on this specific equipment. Market research conducted from September 2-12, 2025 confirmed that only Vantage Robotics and three authorized small business resellers could meet the requirements. All work will be performed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, and successful offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Notice text
This is a Brand Name requirement we are only accepting offerors from Vantage Robotics, LLC and authorized resellers.
- This requirement is for Vantage Robotics Inc., Vesper UAVs (Drones) for the Security Forces Squadron on Offutt AFB, Contractor shall provide equipment to meet the required specifications below.
- The Vesper UAVs provided shall meet the following requirements:
- Four (4) Vesper UAV Fuselage with RRA
- 1.8GHz Microhard radio including recon rotor assembly
- 3-axis stabilized EO/IR Gimbal
- Two (2) 65 Watt-hour Lithium-Ion smart battery with magnetic attachment to UAV fuselage
- Extended warranty that covers per unit ordered for an additional 2-years on top of the standard 1-year Manufacturer’s limited warranty
- Shipping to the End User withing 90 days ARO
- USA country of Origin
- TAA, NDAA, Berry Amendment Compliance
- Training & Documentation in the English language
3. Contractor shall provide products that meet or exceed requirements above.
QUESTIONS DUE DATE AND TIME
All questions concerning this solicitation shall be sent by 12 September 2025 by 11:00 AM CST.
All questions and answers will be available by 15 September 2025 at 11:00 AM CST.
OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME
17 September 2025 at 11:00 AM CST
CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
All offers and questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by email to:
SSgt Colin Meyers: colin.meyers@us.af.mil
SrA Janiya Brown: janiya.brown.1@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - FA460025Q0095 - Full.pdf | ||
| Vesper Drones Statement of Need.docx | DOCX document | |
| Brand name Justification below SAT- SFS Vesper Drone - Signed.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 55 Vesper Drones Re-Solicitation | Solicitation | |
| Pipeline Camera | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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