Small Unmanned Aircraft System - Drone
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA483025Q0071
- Agency
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Air Combat 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
- Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Moody Air Force Base, under the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, is procuring sixteen small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) with associated equipment and training services through this commercial item solicitation. The drones must be listed on the Defense Innovation Unit's "Blue UAS Cleared List" or "Blue UAS Select List" and meet specific technical requirements including a maximum 10-pound gross takeoff weight, compact folding dimensions, IP55 rating, high-resolution video capabilities, 360-degree obstacle avoidance, zero-light operation capability, and specialized sensor modules for thermal imaging and mapping. The procurement also includes sixteen controller MOLLE pouches, sixteen drone MOLLE pouches, in-person training, and instructor-led training. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable methodology, and past performance criteria. Proposals are due by September 5, 2025, and must remain valid through October 5, 2025.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves sixteen complete drone systems with controllers and associated equipment, suggesting a substantial investment in unmanned aircraft capabilities. Performance will occur at Moody Air Force Base located on Bemiss Road in Moody AFB, Georgia. The government has indicated that funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funding is secured, though they reserve the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement obligations to offerors.
Notice text
Moody AFB is seeking delivery of sixteen (16 ea) lightweight, small footprint, rapidly deployable drones, sixteen (16 ea) controller molle pouches, sixteen (16 ea) drone molle pouches, one (1 ea) In-person training, and one (1 ea) Instructor led training.
1.1 Drones including Controllers (16 EA)
- Must currently be on the Defense Innovation Unit website "Blue UAS Cleared List" or "Blue UAS Select List." Refer to https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas-cleared-list
- Max of 10 pounds gross takeoff weight
- Max dimensions folded 14" x 7" x 5"
- Max dimensions unfolded 32" x 26" x 6"
- Minimum IP55 rated
- Minimum telephoto, wide, & narrow video resolution 3840 x 2880
- 360 degree obstacle avoidance
- Able to operate in zero light while still utilizing obstacle and collision avoidance
- Radiometric IR module for thermal precision and a 50MP 1” wide module for mapping and low light inspections
- Stealth mode for RF denied/RF silent applications
- Sensors that include telephoto module for powerful zoom capabilities
1.2 Drone Molle Pouches (16 EA)
1.3 Controller Molle Pouches (16 EA)
1.4 In-person training (1 EA)
1.5 Instructor led training (1 EA)
NOTE: In your quotes, ensure you are maintaining Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule CLIN structure in order to be properly evaluated.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: item technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable, and past performance.
This is a commercial item in accordance with FAR Part 12
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. Any proposal submitted should be valid through 5 October 2025.
Please ensure you are filling out Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule section. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Questions are due by Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11am EST
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combo-Synopsis.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Small Unmanned Aircraft System - Drone | Pre-Solicitation |
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