Drone Detection Thermal IR CUAS Spotting Scopes
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA461325Q1056
- Agency
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Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- FE Warren AFB, Wyoming 82005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 90th Contracting Squadron at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, under the Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command, has issued a sources sought announcement (FA461325Q1056) for Drone Detection Thermal IR CUAS Spotting Scopes. This market research initiative seeks to identify potential sources capable of delivering 67 fully U.S.-manufactured thermal imaging devices designed for counter-unmanned aircraft system operations. The required spotting scopes must feature a MIL-STD BAE Athena 640 12-micron thermal imaging sensor with 60Hz real-time imaging, 4,800-foot detection range, ultralight 469-gram weight, IP67-rated housing, and 1-8X zoom capabilities. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business standard of 1,350 employees. Interested parties must submit their response forms by September 8, 2025, though this is strictly for market research purposes and not a request for quotation or proposal.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with all small business categories under consideration based on market research results. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this sources sought announcement. The government requires delivery of exactly 67 units of the specialized thermal imaging spotting scopes, each weighing 469 grams and featuring advanced capabilities including dual battery operation, video output, and helmet/weapons mounting compatibility. The devices must come with a 5-year warranty and 10-year support commitment from the contractor. The government emphasizes that this market research will determine whether the future solicitation will remain as a small business set-aside or transition to full and open competition.
Notice text
***THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF A POTENTIAL AWARD. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OR FOLLOW-ON REPSONSES. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.***
The 90th Contracting Squadron is issuing this sources sought announcement, FA461325Q1056, for work at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB), Wyoming. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334511 -Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronatical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manafacturing, with a small business standard of 1,350 Employees. This sources sought is to be used for market analysis only to determine the availability of potential small business categories for potential set-asides. No award will be made from this sources sought announcement. No solicitation is available at this time. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for the future requirement. Based on the responses to this sources sought/request for information notice the requirement may be set aside for small business or procured through full and open comptetition. All small business set-aside catergories will be considered.
F.E. Warren AFB is conducting market research to identify potential sources that have the ability to meet the requirements below:
In accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics, the contractor shall deliver a quantity of 67 Drone Detection Thermal IR CUAS Spotting Scopes that are fully manafactured within the United States.
THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, PROPOSAL, OR INVITATION FOR BID.
All communication regarding this notice shall be in writing, reference "Drone Detection Thermal IR CUAS Spotting Scope" and shall be sent electronically to the following email addresses: kyle.harris.23@us.af.mil and patrick.enriquez.4@us.af.mil. NO PHONE INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Responses MUST be received no later than MONDAY, 8 September 2025, by 10:00 AM MDT (Mountain Daylight Time).
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics
Attachment 2 - Response Form
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Response Form.pdf |
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