SS - AFRL/DO Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
Not the latest version. See the latest solicitation from .
- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009
- Agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking to procure four Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for flight test use at their Springfield-Beckley Airport test site. This Sources Sought (SS) notice is designed to gather market intelligence from small businesses capable of providing lightweight VTOL quadcopters meeting specific technical requirements. The systems must be from DIU-approved vendors on the Blue UAS Cleared List, feature AES-256 encrypted communication, electro-optical and infrared cameras, and demonstrate a 30-minute flight time with a 5 km range. Interested small businesses are required to submit detailed capability packages by February 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, addressing company background, small business designation, technical capabilities, and potential challenges in meeting the requirements. Submissions must be emailed to Jason Sav with a specific subject line to ensure proper filtering through Wright-Patterson AFB email systems.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside, though it explicitly targets small businesses for this opportunity. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the requirement is for four total sUAS systems from two different vendors, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. The technical specifications call for quadcopters under 10 pounds, with a flight speed of approximately 20 mph, indicating a relatively standard commercial-grade unmanned aerial system. The procurement timeline suggests the government is in the initial market research phase, with the goal of understanding industry capabilities before formally soliciting quotes. Potential vendors are encouraged to provide comprehensive information about their technological capabilities, including potential teammates and any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the detailed technical requirements outlined in the Minimum Requirements Document.
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for flight test use for the AFRL/DO at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 24 January 2025.
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:
- Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, Service-Disabled, etc.).
- Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft SOW.
- Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft SOW.
- Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
- What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements?
- Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.
Capability packages shall be sent via email to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil, by 7 February 2025 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009 AFRL/DO Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
Similar open opportunities
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity