Left/Right Wing S2 w/ full replacement of tail boom. Spare battery

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a sole source Special Notice for the procurement of Left/Right Wing S2 components with full replacement of tail boom and spare battery for an unmanned aircraft system. This is a highly specific procurement limited to authorized resellers only, with responses due by September 24, 2025, just two days after the posting date. The opportunity is classified under research and development in physical and engineering sciences, specifically related to space research and development services. The contracting agency has made clear this is a sole source requirement, meaning they intend to negotiate exclusively with one particular vendor rather than conducting a competitive procurement process.

The primary objective of this procurement is to augment NASA Ames' existing S2 Aircraft inventory by securing complete replacement components and expanding current UAS capabilities. The sole source determination centers on Black Swift Technologies as the exclusive manufacturer of the BST S2 aircraft system, with NASA justifying this approach based on the unique characteristics of the aircraft and the absence of alternative manufacturing sources. Only authorized resellers are eligible to participate in this procurement, and contractors must review the attached documentation which includes electronic posting guidelines and the recommendation for sole source procurement. The complete package encompasses not only the wing components and tail boom replacement but also includes support equipment such as a pneumatic launcher, ground station with Galaxy Tab, and a full BST S2 UAS flight system, with delivery scheduled to NASA Ames and performance extending through September 30, 2026.