INL pakistan: unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191NLE26Q0118
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Pakistan
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs seeks two mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems with associated equipment, software, and accessories for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, with proposals due September 2, 2026, at 14:00 ET. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and carries firm fixed price terms with delivery estimated by May 28, 2027.
Place of performance is Pakistan, with delivery to PMSA facilities in Karachi through the U.S. Embassy Islamabad. Each system must meet specifications including maximum takeoff weight of 19 pounds or less, deployment within 3 minutes, minimum 180-minute endurance, cruise speed of 29–39 knots, operating altitude of at least 4,500 meters, command and control range of at least 40 kilometers with AES-256 encryption, and a stabilized EO/IR gimbal with at least 10x optical zoom and AI-enabled object tracking. Each system includes airframe, multicopter conversion kit, ground control station, mission control software, antenna systems, EO/IR payload, flight batteries, transport cases, spare parts kit, tool kit, and documentation. The contractor must provide five working days of operator training and five working days of maintenance training for up to ten PMSA personnel, with materials in English, and must supply a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering defects and performance issues.
The NAICS code is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing, and PSC code is 1550, Unmanned Aircraft. Evaluation criteria include technical specification compliance, delivery timeline, minimum three similar contracts within three years, after-sales support network in Pakistan or the region, warranty provisions, and price. The contractor assumes all risk of loss during shipment and must arrange and fund freight to Karachi independently. Contractors are fully responsible for identifying and obtaining all required export licenses; INL-Pakistan will determine available end-use documentation upon request. Contractors procuring through authorized dealers (U.S. or international) must verify compliance with all Statement of Work requirements including 12-month warranty, 48-hour response time, and 10-year spare parts availability.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Update posted to issue an extension to 9/2/2026, 14:00 EST (2:00 p.m.)
Update posted 8/20/2026 to include "Question and Answer" responses - Excel document posted.
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities for the Department of State. Since 2002, INL's Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP), through its in-country presence at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has managed several programs to build the capacity of the Government of Pakistan's law enforcement and border security personnel through training, mentoring, equipment transfers, and infrastructure improvements.
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is the Government of Pakistan's premier maritime law enforcement agency dealing with maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics activities. PMSA assists in military operations, counters human trafficking and illicit smuggling, enforces marine environmental protection regulations, maintains intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation, protects commerce, fishing, and crews in Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone, and conducts search and rescue operations.
INL-Pakistan (INL-P) seeks to enhance PMSA's maritime law enforcement capacity by equipping local forces with advanced aerial surveillance capabilities to prevent and respond to maritime security challenges, including counter-narcotics operations, human trafficking interdiction, and illicit smuggling along Pakistan's coast and at sea, while enhancing their professionalism and operational capacity in accordance with modern maritime law enforcement practices.
SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall fulfill the following substantive requirements (See Attachment A RFQ/SOW for a complete listing of requirements):
The Contractor shall provide two (2) mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) meeting the specifications outlined in this Statement of Work, including all associated equipment, software, accessories, shipping, delivery, and the Contractor shall arrange on-site manufacturer-led training in Pakistan for a maximum of ten (10) PMSA personnel.
Mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Quantity: 2 EA
CLIN 002: Training
Quantity: 1 LOT
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive on-site training at PMSA facilities in Pakistan for PMSA operators and maintenance personnel. Training shall be conducted by qualified manufacturer representatives or certified instructors with expertise in UAS operations and maintenance.
Period of Performance
Required delivery: 270 calendar days after receipt of contract award. If an export license is required, delivery shall be 270 calendar days after receipt of export license. The Contractor shall submit export license applications expeditiously after award.
Delivery
The contractor is responsible for delivery to the End-User's premises at:
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Karachi, Pakistan
Submission Requirements (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
Evaluation Criteria (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
The Government contemplates the award of a firm, fixed price contract. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the contractor with the lowest proposed priced. In addition to price, the Government will consider the following factors when selecting contractors for best value award.
1. Compliance with all technical specifications as outlined in the SOW;
2. Delivery Timeline;
3. Past performance: at least three (3) contracts for similar UAS systems for law enforcement, military, or government applications within the last three (3) years;
4. After Sales support network and technical support capabilities in Pakistan or the region;
5. Warranty provisions;
6. Price
Update #2 ·
Update posted 8/20/2026 to include "Question and Answer" responses - Excel document posted.
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities for the Department of State. Since 2002, INL's Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP), through its in-country presence at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has managed several programs to build the capacity of the Government of Pakistan's law enforcement and border security personnel through training, mentoring, equipment transfers, and infrastructure improvements.
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is the Government of Pakistan's premier maritime law enforcement agency dealing with maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics activities. PMSA assists in military operations, counters human trafficking and illicit smuggling, enforces marine environmental protection regulations, maintains intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation, protects commerce, fishing, and crews in Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone, and conducts search and rescue operations.
INL-Pakistan (INL-P) seeks to enhance PMSA's maritime law enforcement capacity by equipping local forces with advanced aerial surveillance capabilities to prevent and respond to maritime security challenges, including counter-narcotics operations, human trafficking interdiction, and illicit smuggling along Pakistan's coast and at sea, while enhancing their professionalism and operational capacity in accordance with modern maritime law enforcement practices.
SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall fulfill the following substantive requirements (See Attachment A RFQ/SOW for a complete listing of requirements):
The Contractor shall provide two (2) mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) meeting the specifications outlined in this Statement of Work, including all associated equipment, software, accessories, shipping, delivery, and the Contractor shall arrange on-site manufacturer-led training in Pakistan for a maximum of ten (10) PMSA personnel.
Mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Quantity: 2 EA
CLIN 002: Training
Quantity: 1 LOT
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive on-site training at PMSA facilities in Pakistan for PMSA operators and maintenance personnel. Training shall be conducted by qualified manufacturer representatives or certified instructors with expertise in UAS operations and maintenance.
Period of Performance
Required delivery: 270 calendar days after receipt of contract award. If an export license is required, delivery shall be 270 calendar days after receipt of export license. The Contractor shall submit export license applications expeditiously after award.
Delivery
The contractor is responsible for delivery to the End-User's premises at:
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Karachi, Pakistan
Submission Requirements (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
Evaluation Criteria (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
The Government contemplates the award of a firm, fixed price contract. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the contractor with the lowest proposed priced. In addition to price, the Government will consider the following factors when selecting contractors for best value award.
1. Compliance with all technical specifications as outlined in the SOW;
2. Delivery Timeline;
3. Past performance: at least three (3) contracts for similar UAS systems for law enforcement, military, or government applications within the last three (3) years;
4. After Sales support network and technical support capabilities in Pakistan or the region;
5. Warranty provisions;
6. Price
Update #1 ·
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities for the Department of State. Since 2002, INL's Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP), through its in-country presence at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has managed several programs to build the capacity of the Government of Pakistan's law enforcement and border security personnel through training, mentoring, equipment transfers, and infrastructure improvements.
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is the Government of Pakistan's premier maritime law enforcement agency dealing with maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics activities. PMSA assists in military operations, counters human trafficking and illicit smuggling, enforces marine environmental protection regulations, maintains intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation, protects commerce, fishing, and crews in Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone, and conducts search and rescue operations.
INL-Pakistan (INL-P) seeks to enhance PMSA's maritime law enforcement capacity by equipping local forces with advanced aerial surveillance capabilities to prevent and respond to maritime security challenges, including counter-narcotics operations, human trafficking interdiction, and illicit smuggling along Pakistan's coast and at sea, while enhancing their professionalism and operational capacity in accordance with modern maritime law enforcement practices.
SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall fulfill the following substantive requirements (See Attachment A RFQ/SOW for a complete listing of requirements):
The Contractor shall provide two (2) mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) meeting the specifications outlined in this Statement of Work, including all associated equipment, software, accessories, shipping, delivery, and the Contractor shall arrange on-site manufacturer-led training in Pakistan for a maximum of ten (10) PMSA personnel.
Mid-range, backpack-portable, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Quantity: 2 EA
CLIN 002: Training
Quantity: 1 LOT
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive on-site training at PMSA facilities in Pakistan for PMSA operators and maintenance personnel. Training shall be conducted by qualified manufacturer representatives or certified instructors with expertise in UAS operations and maintenance.
Period of Performance
Required delivery: 270 calendar days after receipt of contract award. If an export license is required, delivery shall be 270 calendar days after receipt of export license. The Contractor shall submit export license applications expeditiously after award.
Delivery
The contractor is responsible for delivery to the End-User's premises at:
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Karachi, Pakistan
Submission Requirements (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
Evaluation Criteria (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)
The Government contemplates the award of a firm, fixed price contract. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the contractor with the lowest proposed priced. In addition to price, the Government will consider the following factors when selecting contractors for best value award.
1. Compliance with all technical specifications as outlined in the SOW;
2. Delivery Timeline;
3. Past performance: at least three (3) contracts for similar UAS systems for law enforcement, military, or government applications within the last three (3) years;
4. After Sales support network and technical support capabilities in Pakistan or the region;
5. Warranty provisions;
6. Price
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 191NLE26Q0118-0001.pdf | ||
| QnA Responses.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFQ Attachment 2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFQ Attachment 1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 191NLE26Q0118.pdf | ||
| Attachment A - RFQ SOW.pdf |
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