68 RQS - Drones UAS
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA487725QA514
- 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
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 68th Reconnaissance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is procuring unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones) to maintain operational readiness for deployed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and base security missions. The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command requires specific drone equipment that mirrors deployed systems to ensure seamless operator transition and effectiveness, including drone starter kits, night sense units with IR attachments, and training services. The procurement seeks two drone starter kits, two drone night sense units with IR attachments, and one 5-day drone training course under a firm-fixed price contract structure. Evaluation will be conducted based on price and technical acceptance, with offers ranked from lowest to highest price before undergoing technical capability review. The original solicitation deadline of August 1, 2025 has been extended to August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM Arizona Local Time, with Amendment 0001 also removing long range batteries from the requirements.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement involves precise technical specifications including drones with dimensions of 32" x 26" x 6", weighing 5 pounds, and capable of operating in temperature ranges from -4°F to 113°F with 40-minute operational capacity. The contract will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with the equipment featuring multiple camera types, dual battery chargers, sensor packages, and remote control systems essential for personnel safety and asset protection. The government reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award if it serves their best interests.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
68 RQS requires a UAS to maintain operational readiness for deployed ISR/RAM operations and base security. This UAS uniquely mirrors deployed equipment, ensuring seamless operator transition and effectiveness. Its specific flight characteristics, sensors, and software are essential; alternatives would necessitate costly retraining. Its reliability, image quality, and integration with existing infrastructure provide critical real-time situational awareness during security incidents. This procurement is vital for personnel safety, asset protection, and operational effectiveness, outweighing alternative cost savings.
Amendment 0001 - Remove Long Range Batteries from RFQ and extend RFQ deadline to 6 August 2025.
Update #1 ·
68 RQS requires a UAS to maintain operational readiness for deployed ISR/RAM operations and base security. This UAS uniquely mirrors deployed equipment, ensuring seamless operator transition and effectiveness. Its specific flight characteristics, sensors, and software are essential; alternatives would necessitate costly retraining. Its reliability, image quality, and integration with existing infrastructure provide critical real-time situational awareness during security incidents. This procurement is vital for personnel safety, asset protection, and operational effectiveness, outweighing alternative cost savings.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combo - QA514 - Drones UAS - Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Combo - QA514 - Drones UAS.pdf | ||
| Salient Characteristics.pdf |
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