Sources Sought for Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Foreign Military Sales
ID: W58RGZ25R0051Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/882d493a39a643839c8b8412ed9cab07/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, is conducting a Sources Sought Notification to identify potential sources for Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to support Foreign Military Sales. The procurement aims to acquire systems such as the RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20B Puma, along with associated services and support, to fulfill reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition needs. These unmanned aircraft systems are crucial for providing near real-time airborne imagery and navigational data to ground control stations. Interested vendors must submit their non-binding statements of interest and capability documentation by November 15, 2024, at 1700 Central Standard Time, and can contact Sarah Shaffer at sarah.a.shaffer4.civ@mail.mil for further information.

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    Sarah Shaffer
    (256) 842-8069
    sarah.a.shaffer4.civ@mail.mil
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