| Location: | Georgia |
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| Posted: | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | SSFA483026Q0075 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
The 820th BDG requires two (2) Blue UAS/NDAA-compliant small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and accessory kits capable of supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), base defense, expeditionary operations, and limited resupply in austere and contested electromagnetic environments. The system needs to be a complete, fielded system solution, not individual components. The delivered capability shall be mission-ready upon receipt and include all equipment necessary for sustained operations.
The complete solution shall include:
Two (2) Group 2 aircraft systems (sUAS), Ground control station(s) with accessories, ISR payload(s), Extended communications equipment, Battery systems and charging equipment, Payload delivery mechanisms, Transport/storage systems, Spare parts and maintenance kits, Training package, Software licenses and support.
**Please see attached "Purchase Description" document for a full description of this requirement**
LIST OF ITEMS TO MEET THE MISSION:
- 2 ea - Group 2 sUAS (PDW C100 aircraft or Equal)
- 1 set - spare legs
- 2 sets - spare propellers
- 2 ea - Data link antennas
- 16 ea - Long Endurance Performance (LEP) smart batteries
- 2 ea - Field-deployable multicam rucks.
- 1 ea - Battery charger in hard case
- 1 ea - USV SROCGround Control Station (GCS) with accessories
- 1 ea - Swappable Battery Module (SBM) kit with a two-slot dual charger and 2ea batteries
- 1 ea - Range extension kit
- 2 ea - Deployable rucks (multicam)
- 1 ea - Ruggedized battery case (16 - 18 slots)
- 2 ea - Mechanical Release devices
- 10ea - Mechanical drop release plates
- 3 years of software maintenance & support
- 3 day Training Course (minimum) with syllabus
- 1 year Manf Warranty
RESPONSES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
All responses shall be received by Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time.
Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to myself at justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084 by Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
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