RFQ- IF1200A Hexacopter drones, and equipment
ID: W911QY-25-R-0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, 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/opp/ad341f3113d846958b478fd6b375523c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking proposals for the procurement of IF1200A Hexacopter drones and associated equipment under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The initiative aims to acquire Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) equipped with a Gremsy VIO EO/IR Sensor Payload, which are essential for Short Range Reconnaissance missions and must comply with stringent regulatory requirements set forth by the Department of Defense. This procurement is part of the Blue sUAS Project, emphasizing the military's commitment to utilizing compliant, domestically manufactured UAS technology to enhance operational capabilities. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Edmund Bousaleh at edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil or Alejandro Ayala at alejandro.ayala.civ@army.mil, with the expectation of delivery within 30 days of order receipt and invoicing managed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edmund Bousaleh
    edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil
    Alejandro Ayala
    alejandro.ayala.civ@army.mil
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    List of Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) seeks proposals for an IF1200A Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped with a Gremsy VIO EO/IR Sensor Payload. This initiative aligns with the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which restricts the procurement of foreign-manufactured UAS. The Blue sUAS Project aims to provide a catalog of secure UAVs suitable for military use, with the IF1200A meeting the required compliance standards. The UAS must support Short Range Reconnaissance missions and carry various imaging capabilities and custom payloads. Key deliverables include the IF1200A Hexacopter, battery kits, spare parts, and the EO/IR sensor payload, with strict compliance to federal procurement regulations. The contractor is expected to deliver the systems within 30 days of order receipt, with invoicing managed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). This RFP underscores the military's commitment to enhancing operational capabilities through compliant, domestic UAS technology, solidifying the framework for future procurement endeavors.
    Question and Answer Document 2.27.2025.pdf
    The document titled "Question and Answer Document W911QY-25-R-0006," dated February 27, 2025, addresses inquiries regarding the procurement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) specifically the IF1200 model. The Government explicitly states it will not consider alternatives to the IF1200 UAS, as it must comply with strict regulatory requirements imposed by the Department of Defense (DoD). Any procurement must align with the specified characteristics outlined in the relevant documentation. The document also clarifies that while NDAA compliance is necessary, it does not qualify other UAS platforms as acceptable substitutes. This highlights the Government's adherence to stringent regulations governing UAS procurement, emphasizing the importance of specific technical criteria in their selection process. Overall, the document serves to communicate the Government's procurement policy and criteria related to UAS systems, ensuring compliance and operational suitability for its needs.
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