TEAL Drone (Black Widow)
| Location: | Texas |
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| Posted: | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | FA8052R260100 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 20, 2026 05:02 pm CDT
- Original Response Date: Apr 27, 2026 05:00 am CDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: May 12, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 1550 - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
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NAICS Code:
- 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
San Antonio , TXUSA
The agency requires a highly specialized, NDAA-compliant sUAS capable of standard tactical observation and advanced integration with manned combat assets. Essential characteristics include:
- Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T): The exclusive capability to operate in the vicinity of (IVO) a target and forward live video feeds and target telemetry data directly to an in-flight F-35 for kinetic ordnance delivery.
- Situational Awareness: True, native integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) built into the core system architecture.
- Sustainability: A non-subscription cost model that eliminates mandatory recurring software licensing, support, and warranty fees.
- Performance: A ruggedized, portable airframe (~3.6 lbs) with 35+ minutes of flight time and advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R+).
- NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817 Compliant
- Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 20 Apr 2026
- CP 210 395 9550 1517 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD BLDG 954
- SAN ANTONIO , TX 78236-0119
- USA
- Meredith Parker
- meredith.parker@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 3804589496
- LaTasha Boyd
- latasha.boyd@us.af.mil
- Apr 20, 2026 05:02 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)
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| Apr 22, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Updated)] TEAL Drone (Black Widow) |
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