Small Unmanned Aircraft System Platform
ID: FA875125Q0044Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8751 AFRL RIKOROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7c33e6d89b984e3f83c1a748d3f71679/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platform through a presolicitation notice. The requirement includes three SUAS capable of emulating foreign adversary systems, with specific performance specifications such as a range of 1,550 miles, a speed of 120 mph, and a payload capacity of 100 pounds. This procurement is critical for enhancing the Air Force's capabilities in simulating adversarial UAS operations, and the government intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Sentry Operations, which meets all necessary specifications and security requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by March 27, 2025, with the anticipated award date on or before April 14, 2025; inquiries should be directed to Brooke McDonald at brooke.mcdonald@us.af.mil.

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