sUAS Training Drone
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA302026Q0105
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training 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
- Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, through the 82nd Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, Texas, seeks to procure small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) training drones via RFQ with proposals due September 1, 2026 and questions due August 20, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside.
Place of performance is Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The procurement requires three identical, domesticated manpackable UAS platforms—two for active operations and one operational spare—currently listed on the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List and compliant with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) domestic manufacturing and supply chain security requirements. Each platform must feature Vertical Takeoff and Landing capability, deploy in under five minutes, operate in −20°C to +50°C conditions, achieve IP53 rain and dust resistance, withstand 15 m/s wind speeds, and include dedicated indoor flight modes utilizing optical flow or visual positioning sensors for GNSS-denied environments. The systems must support 3.0 continuous hours of cumulative flight time across two active systems with high-capacity rechargeable smart batteries enabling seamless back-to-back 1.5-hour training sessions. Payload requirements include a stabilized 3-axis EO/IR gimbal with minimum 1080p HD video at 30 fps, 4K recording capability, high-magnification optical zoom, and optional long-wave infrared thermal imaging. Communications must employ AES-256 encryption at packet and radio levels, support air-gapped local storage operations without mandatory cloud connectivity, and utilize cryptographically signed firmware per FIPS 140-2 standards. Deliverables include one spare propeller set, a high-fidelity virtual flight simulator application, a rugged Pelican-style carrying case, and minimum 12-month comprehensive manufacturer warranty. The NAICS code is 336411 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Award will be a single Firm Fixed Price contract. Delivery is FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance at the receiving activity; payment is Net 30 via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No paper copies of the solicitation will be issued. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; excluding modifications. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to provide sUAS Traing Drones at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The 82d Contracting Squadron of Sheppard AFB, Texas anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. 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.
The applicable NAICS code is 336411, and the small business size standard is 1500 employees. This requirement is a total set aside for small business concerns.
The solicitation number is FA302026Q0105 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). See attached “Combo RFQ” for the RFQ format. All documents including the solicitation, attachments, and all amendments to the solicitation are obtainable via this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check this notice periodically for amendments.
The solicitation will close at 13:00PM CST on 1 Septemebr 2026. All solicitations must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
All questions must be submitted by 13:00 PM CST on 20 August 2026. All questions MUST be submitted in writing to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below as well.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No paper copies of the solicitation will be issued. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; excluding modifications. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to provide sUAS Traing Drones at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The 82d Contracting Squadron of Sheppard AFB, Texas anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. 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.
The applicable NAICS code is 336411, and the small business size standard is 1500 employees. This requirement is a total set aside for small business concerns.
The solicitation number is FA302026Q0105 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). See attached “Combo RFQ” for the RFQ format. All documents including the solicitation, attachments, and all amendments to the solicitation are obtainable via this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check this notice periodically for amendments.
The solicitation will close at 13:00PM CST on 24 August 2026. All solicitations must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
All questions must be submitted by 13:00 PM CST on 20 August 2026. All questions MUST be submitted in writing to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below as well.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amended Specs_and_UAS Requirements.pdf | ||
| FA302026Q0105 Q AND A.pdf | ||
| SPECIFICATIONS.pdf | ||
| UAS Cleared List.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| RFO Combo.pdf |
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