PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Location: Hawaii
Posted: Sep 11, 2026
Due: Sep 15, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 15 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
Solicitation No: FA521526N0002
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PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System
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Notice ID
FA521526N0002
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
PACIFIC AIR FORCES
Office
FA5215 766 ESS PKP
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Sep 10, 2026 03:02 pm HST
  • Original Response Date: Sep 15, 2026 04:30 pm HST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 15, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 1550 - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    HI 96818
    USA
Description

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS):

1. Regulatory Requirements:

a. Meets requirements for DOW sUAS acquisitions IAW FY 2020 NDAA (Section 848) and FY 2024 NDAA (Section 1821-1825).

2.Technology and Capacity Requirements:

a. Autonomous/programmable (can operate without direct/continuous pilot inputs)

b. Vertical takeoff and landing

c. Carry a payload up to 65 kg, with dimensions of up to 82 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm

d. Powered by a removable battery with a range of up to 30 km on one charge

e. Include extra batteries (enough for 2 complete swap outs) and battery chargers

f. Standard spare parts kit(any parts that will need replaced within a certain number of months or flight hours after purchase and use of the sUAS)

g. Any software needed to control/program drone

h. Any non-standard hardware needed to control/program drone (if software can't be connected to commercial laptop or mobile device)

i. Training for 2 personnel to be trained at vendor facility or cost for vendor training team to come to Hickam, AFB Hawaii to train team of 4 personnel on drone operation and maintenance

3. Maintenance Requirements:

a. Charging batteries

b. Replacing parts from the included spare parts kit

c. All other routine maintenance as described in the vendor provided training course

4. Delivery and Installation Requirements:

a. Delivery 180 days after date of contract

b. Include detailed user manuals, maintenance guides, and inventory lists for all components.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 808 789 3117 560 CENTRAL AVE BLDG 287
  • JBPHH , HI 96860-4928
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Sep 10, 2026 03:02 pm HSTSources Sought (Original)

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