Request for Quotes (RFQ) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System

Location: California
Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Due: Jun 2, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No: FA8689
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Request for Quotes (RFQ) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
FA8689
Related Notice
FA8689
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE - SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
Office
FA8689 AFLCMC WIIK UAS
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 23, 2026 01:59 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Jun 02, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 17, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6625 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Palmdale , CA
    USA
Description

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The potential purchase will consist of the procurement of the Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System, as identified in the paragraph below:



The TACO cart will be a transportable platform-either a cart or wagon-equipped with wheels to allow for smooth, stable movement to and from the flight line, whether pulled or carried. It will be rugged and weatherproof designed with several entry points for convenient access. Inside, a shock-mounted rack system will provide secure mounting for internal components. The system will have a cooling capability to prevent overheating while in use outdoors in hot summer climates in locations such as deserts throughout the southwestern United States. The TACO cart should be no larger than approximately 92.5" wide x 90" high and approximately 176" long including a 48" minimum hitch.



Written responses to this RFQ shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Responses to this RFQ are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST. 2 June 2026 and should be sent to shelby.olsen@us.af.mil. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFQ. The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received.


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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 9379048302 2530 LOOP RD W BLDG 560
  • WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433-7101
  • USA
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History

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May 21, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Request for Quotes (RFQ) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System
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