RFI Sources Sought Competition Drone Bundle
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- F2XJA76154AW01
- Agency
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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 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama is conducting a sources sought for educational unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms for AFJROTC, with responses due by 3:00 PM Central Time on June 16, 2026. This is a presolicitation notice; no contract will be awarded based on responses, though the Government may incorporate portions into a future formal solicitation.
The Competition Drone Bundle must meet Section 889 compliance and include a drone (maximum 249g weight, 190mm by 220mm dimensions, brushless DC motors, dual forward and downward-facing cameras with first-person view and object detection), controller with 5-inch LCD color touch screen displaying live video and telemetry, three interchangeable modules (passive, motorized, and magnetic object manipulation), batteries, charging equipment, propeller guards, and communication headset. The drone must feature optical position stabilization, inertial sensors, bottom rangefinders supporting up to 5-meter altitude detection, forward obstacle detection and avoidance, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and 2GB storage. Coding capabilities must support graphical blocks and Python programming on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Tablet, and Browser platforms.
Delivery occurs on an on-demand basis to locations in the JROTC Unit List, initiated within five working days of request. The contractor must provide OEM standard commercial warranty at no additional cost, including manufacturer documentation and technical support contact information. Training on curriculum, building, coding, and flying must accompany each delivery order. All items must be brand new; refurbished or used items are not authorized.
Respondents must identify NAICS code 339930 (Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing; 700-employee size standard), provide company information, confirm capability, and submit up to two contract references from the last three years. Submit responses to john.dixon.21@us.af.mil or tatyana.webb@us.af.mil.
Notice text
To support evolving educational initiatives and increase cadet exposure to emerging aerospace technologies, AFJROTC incorporates hands-on instructional tools that reinforce classroom learning through practical application.
Educational unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms provide cadets exposure to aviation principles, coding, systems integration, automation concepts, teamwork, and technical problem solving within a structured learning environment aligned with AFJROTC aerospace and STEM objectives.
Provide training to AFJROTC instructors on curriculum, building, coding, and flying of each classroom drone package. Training must include all applicable lessons and materiel to ensure AFJROTC Instructors are able to teach the materiel and curriculum. Training shall be provided with each delivery order for the location identified on the JROTC Unit List.
Items must be brand new. Refurbished or used items are not authorized.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought SAM.pdf | ||
| Statement of Requirements (Draft).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 AFJROTC VEX AIR Competition Drones - Intent to Sole Source | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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