55 Vesper Drones Re-Solicitation
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA460025Q0095_
- Agency
-
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 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, specifically the 55th Security Forces Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, is procuring four Vesper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) through a brand-name requirement that restricts offerors to Vantage Robotics, LLC and its authorized resellers. Each UAV must include specific technical specifications including a 1.8GHz Microhard radio, recon rotor assembly, 3-axis stabilized EO/IR gimbal, two 65 Watt-hour lithium-ion smart batteries with magnetic attachment, and an extended 2-year warranty beyond the standard 1-year manufacturer's warranty. The equipment must comply with USA country of origin requirements, TAA, NDAA, and Berry Amendment regulations, and include English-language training and documentation. The government will evaluate offers based on total evaluated price and technical capability, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous offeror conforming to solicitation requirements. Quotes are due on September 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, with delivery required within 60-90 days after receipt of order.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under solicitation number FA460025Q0095, with Vantage Robotics being the only manufacturer authorized to provide these specific drone systems. The Vesper Drone System is identified as critical to the security and defense of Offutt Air Force Base and is currently the only Blue sUAS drone platform authorized under the installation's Rules of Use of Force. While no specific contract value is mentioned in the available documentation, the requirement specifies exactly four UAV fuselages with associated equipment and warranties. All performance and delivery will be directed to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, with offerors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit both price quotations and technical approaches limited to six pages. The procurement represents a single-source acquisition below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, justified by the specialized security requirements and current authorization limitations for drone systems at the installation.
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.
OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME
22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vesper Drones Statement of Need.docx | DOCX document | |
| Brand Name Vesper Drones_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA460025Q0095 - Full.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Pipeline Camera | Solicitation | |
| 55 SFS Vesper Drones | Solicitation |
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