FY26 GIS Harris Aerial Hx8 Kit

The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command seeks integrated sensor payloads, power systems, and engineering/certification services for its existing Harris Aerial HX8 unmanned aircraft fleet, with proposals due June 16. The procurement is sole source to Harris Aerial (CAGE 7VQG7); a Determination & Findings document justifies the award based on proprietary system integration requirements, exclusive interoperability with government-owned Harris Aerial ground control stations, and Harris Aerial's exclusive capability to facilitate mandatory Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) cybersecurity certification and supply chain audits.

The solicitation comprises three contract line items. CLIN 0001 covers one Sony ILX-LR1 61MP DSLR camera with Gremsy Pixy LR gimbal and AirPixel integration, four Tattu Plus 16,000 mAh 12S1P smart battery packs, two transport cases for battery assemblies, and associated shipping. CLIN 0002 covers one Workswell WIRIS Enterprise SC Thermal/RGB Camera System and one Gremsy Pixy WE gimbal with proprietary mounting, control, and data validation integration required for HX8 operation. CLIN 0003 covers Defense Contract Management Agency assessor fees and engineering services required to facilitate Blue UAS certification for the HX8 aircraft, C-NAVIGATOR GCS, and GS7 GCS. Market research confirms that while individual components are commercially available, only Harris Aerial possesses the proprietary data and platform architecture required for seamless HX8 ecosystem integration and Blue UAS certification compliance. The NAICS code is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.