Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- F5N0FM6036A001
- Agency
-
Reserve 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
- Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 439th Security Forces Squadron of the Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is soliciting bids for a Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) procurement. The requirement encompasses procurement of one multi-rotor hexacopter aircraft constructed of carbon fiber with six brushless motors and an advanced autopilot system equal to or exceeding Pixhawk Blue Cube capability, along with initial operator training and a yearly maintenance plan for hardware and software support. The aircraft must weigh between 20 and 25 pounds, achieve a maximum cruise speed of 40 mph, carry a 5-pound payload, maintain a minimum battery life of 45 minutes, and operate at a minimum distance of 4 miles with emergency parachute recovery capability. The government will issue a single-award, Firm Fixed Price contract evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring 100% conformance to the Performance Work Statement and completion of the Drone CLIN Structure document. The solicitation was posted on March 23, 2026, with an original deadline of April 13, 2026, and an amendment was issued on March 26, 2026 to clarify that hexacopter specification is mandatory and not flexible.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement is structured with three contract line items: CLIN 0001 for the drone unit, CLIN 0002 for initial training capped at $1,000 (fully inclusive of all contractor travel and lodging expenses), and CLIN 0003 for first-year maintenance services. The required delivery date for the UAS system is August 2026. All performance and training activities will take place at Westover Air Reserve Base in Building 2510 in Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022, or at a pre-approved Air Force offsite maintenance facility. Offerors must submit completed pricing through the CLIN structure template and provide a detailed specification sheet for the proposed drone system to be considered for award.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
*** 03/26/2026 Amendement to add RFI document 1 ***
The 439th Security Forces Squadron has the following requirement for a Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS):
This RFQ is being solicited to procure one Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) (salient features listed in document "Group 2 Salient Features FINAL"), a training program to spin up members on the operation of the drone system, and a yearly maintenance plan to maintain the hardware and software for the drone system.
The system must provide a reliable, autonomous aerial platform capable of operating for extended durations in order to enhance situational awareness of low-altitude unmanned aircraft activity and support installation security and force protection missions. The required system must consist of a multi-rotor hexacopter aircraft constructed of carbon fiber materials and powered by six brushless motors to ensure flight stability, redundancy, and payload support. The aircraft must incorporate an advanced autopilot system equal to or exceeding the capability of the Pixhawk Blue Cube to support autonomous flight control, mission planning, and system integration. The procurement must also include initial operator training and technical support required to enable safe and effective operation of the system by government personnel. (salient features listed in document "Group 2 Salient Features FINAL")
All interested parties must review the attached PWS to understand the full scope of the contract.
Acquisition: The government will issue a single award, Firm Fixed Price contract.
Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and the ability to conform to the PWS 100% (see attachments)
- Technical acceptability: 100% conform to the PWS and complete 100% of the "Drone CLIN Structure" document (see attachments)
- Price: Lowest price will be ranked highest
Actions required by potential offerors:
- Complete and fill out 100% of the "Drone CLIN Structure" document (see attachments)
- Submit a specification sheet for the proposed drone
SAM Registration: Prior to supplying a proposal, interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Firms can register via the SAM internet website at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
Request For Information (RFI) questions are required to be turned in to the government by April 06 2026 at 12:00 noon.
All offers are required to be turned in to the government by April 13 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Update #1 ·
The 439th Security Forces Squadron has the following requirement for a Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS):
This RFQ is being solicited to procure one Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) (salient features listed in document "Group 2 Salient Features FINAL"), a training program to spin up members on the operation of the drone system, and a yearly maintenance plan to maintain the hardware and software for the drone system.
The system must provide a reliable, autonomous aerial platform capable of operating for extended durations in order to enhance situational awareness of low-altitude unmanned aircraft activity and support installation security and force protection missions. The required system must consist of a multi-rotor hexacopter aircraft constructed of carbon fiber materials and powered by six brushless motors to ensure flight stability, redundancy, and payload support. The aircraft must incorporate an advanced autopilot system equal to or exceeding the capability of the Pixhawk Blue Cube to support autonomous flight control, mission planning, and system integration. The procurement must also include initial operator training and technical support required to enable safe and effective operation of the system by government personnel. (salient features listed in document "Group 2 Salient Features FINAL")
All interested parties must review the attached PWS to understand the full scope of the contract.
Acquisition: The government will issue a single award, Firm Fixed Price contract.
Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and the ability to conform to the PWS 100% (see attachments)
- Technical acceptability: 100% conform to the PWS and complete 100% of the "Drone CLIN Structure" document (see attachments)
- Price: Lowest price will be ranked highest
Actions required by potential offerors:
- Complete and fill out 100% of the "Drone CLIN Structure" document (see attachments)
- Submit a specification sheet for the proposed drone
SAM Registration: Prior to supplying a proposal, interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Firms can register via the SAM internet website at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
Request For Information (RFI) questions are required to be turned in to the government by April 06 2026 at 12:00 noon.
All offers are required to be turned in to the government by April 13 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI 1 Drone.docx | DOCX document | |
| Group 2 Salient Features FINAL.pdf | ||
| PWS Group 2 Drone - 2026 FINAL.pdf | ||
| GROUP 2 DRONE CLIN STRUCTURE.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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