UAS Refurbishment
ID: SS_UAS_01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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https://sam.gov/opp/82ae8ec6e3a64b5285aaed4e44e217d0/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential manufacturers capable of refurbishing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Maryland. The refurbishment requirements include specifications such as a maximum takeoff weight of 135 lbs, an endurance of up to 16 hours, and various imaging capabilities, aimed at supporting Navy and Marine Corps operations. This notice serves solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts; interested firms are encouraged to submit their business classification, size, relevant NAICS code, and details about their product capabilities and past performance by August 23, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Ashley Lyons at ashley.b.lyons.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Ashley Lyons
    ashley.b.lyons.civ@us.navy.mil
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    PMA 263 Sources Sought Notice UAS.docx
    The U.S. Navy is conducting a sources sought notice for potential manufacturers capable of refurbishing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at Patuxent Naval Air Station, Maryland. The notice, published on July 23, 2025, delineates the requirements for the UAS, which include specifications such as a maximum takeoff weight of 135 lbs, an endurance of up to 16 hours, and various imaging capabilities. This announcement serves solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts. Interested companies are invited to respond by providing their business classification, size, relevant NAICS code, and details about their product capabilities and past performance with the Department of Defense. Responses should be submitted by August 23, 2025. This effort aims to identify suitable sources for UAS refurbishment to support the Navy and Marine Corps operations, highlighting the importance of industry collaboration in military technology advancements.
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