Prescribe Fire Drone with Thermal Camera
ID: W911S226U2248Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT DRUMFORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Prescribe Fire Drone equipped with a thermal camera, as outlined in a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines and falls under the Aircraft Manufacturing industry (NAICS code 336411), with a focus on unmanned aircraft (PSC code 1550). The drone is intended to enhance fire management operations, providing critical aerial support for prescribed burns. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation has been cancelled, and a new solicitation number W911S226U2251 will be issued. For further inquiries, Mark Luttrell can be contacted at mark.j.luttrell.civ@army.mil or by phone at 726-780-0503.

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