sUAS Drone

The Department of the Army Tennessee Army National Guard is procuring two small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) drones for the 117th Regiment Regimental Training Institute through solicitation number W912L726QA002. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price Request for Quote with an issue date of March 5, 2026, and an offer due date of March 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Contractors must offer aircraft listed on the DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List and meet stringent technical specifications including 60+ minutes flight endurance, 12-mile operational range, 65 mph maximum airspeed, 12,000 feet service ceiling, 40 mph wind resistance, fixed-wing hybrid VTOL design, maximum weight of 2.65 lbs, 4K video with 10x optical zoom, thermal imaging capability, and native ATAK integration. The evaluation criteria require that all submitted aircraft meet these salient characteristics to satisfy the technical requirements of the solicitation. The contracting point of contact is RANDAL HALBROOKS at 615-313-2628, and all offers must be submitted by the March 23, 2026 deadline.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns and is classified under NAICS code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,750 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The requirement specifies a quantity of two drone systems with delivery required within 30 calendar days of award, making this a time-sensitive procurement. The place of performance is Smyrna, Tennessee, at the W8GS HQ 117th Regiment RTI, Building 500 B Street, Volunteer Training Site, Smyrna, Tennessee 37167-2092. The inspection and acceptance point of contact is Philip Wallace at (629) 332-7244. While no specific award value is disclosed in the available documentation, the firm fixed-price structure means the contractor will assume cost and schedule risk throughout the contract performance period.