15--Freefly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
ID: 140D0426Q0044Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c3e8d934e1924eb6a94c08be796083d4/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior (DOI) intends to negotiate a sole source blanket purchase agreement with Freefly Systems Inc. for the procurement of Freefly Alta X and Astro Max Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), along with associated payloads and accessories necessary for DOI operations. The UAS being sought must meet the Office of Aviation standards, with a maximum takeoff weight under 55 lbs and the capability to support multiple payloads, including the IGNIS 2, ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding unmanned aircraft systems. Interested firms that believe they can meet these requirements are encouraged to submit information to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Boles, at stephanie_boles@ibc.doi.gov, by the response date of this notice, as no competitive quotes will be solicited and no solicitation documents are available.

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    Boles, Stephanie
    (000) 000-0000
    stephanie_boles@ibc.doi.gov
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