FY26 AFJROTC VEX AIR Competition Drones - Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- F2XJA76154AW01
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339930 Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6910 Training Aids
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, Alabama 36112, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama issued an intent to sole-source VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles to VEX Robotics for AFJROTC unmanned aircraft systems training, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT. The notice requests information from interested parties to determine whether the acquisition should proceed to open competition.
The procurement supports AFJROTC's multi-tiered drone learning progression, enabling cadets to advance from basic flight and coding concepts to applied operational skills including hands-on flight control, maneuvering, system sustainment, troubleshooting, and team-based coordination. Each VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundle must include one drone, one controller, three interchangeable modules, four batteries, one communication headset, propeller sets, cabling, power adapters, and team registration. The drone requires Section 889 compliance, forward and downward-facing cameras with optical detection, optical position stabilization, dual-band Wi-Fi, brushless DC motors, and a maximum weight of 249 grams. The controller must feature dual joysticks, a five-inch LCD color screen with video streaming and telemetry display, and speaker audio feedback.
The contractor shall deliver bundles on-demand to each AFJROTC location within five working days of request and provide training to AFJROTC instructors on curriculum, building, coding, and flying. All items must be brand new; refurbished or used items are not authorized. The base contract period runs August 30, 2026 through August 29, 2027, with four optional renewal years through August 29, 2031. Respondents must submit general company information, CAGE code, business size, demonstrated capability with supporting documentation, and identify any additional qualified sources to john.dixon.21@us.af.mil or tatyana.webb@us.af.mil.
Notice text
AFJROTC requires the acquisition of VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles to support and enhance their existing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training framework. These bundles enable cadets to transition from basic flight and coding concepts to applied operational skills to include hands-on flight control, maneuvering, system sustainment, troubleshooting, and team-based coordination in dynamic training environments.
The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL intends to award a sole source contract to VEX Robotics, 6725 W. Fm 1570 Greenville, Texas 75402- 3605, United States, for the purchase of VEX AIR Competition Drone bundle to support AFJROTC.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source_Vex Air Competition Drones.pdf | ||
| Attachment_Statement of Requirements (SOR).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| RFI Sources Sought Competition Drone Bundle | Pre-Solicitation |
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