ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

sUAS drone

DEPT OF DEFENSE• W912L726QA001
Response Deadline
Mar 23, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals from qualified small businesses to provide small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) drones, specifically two Neros, Archer with crossbow drones. The procurement emphasizes the need for drones that meet specific performance criteria, including integrated ISR capabilities, rapid deployment features, and environmental hardening, while also requiring a mandatory Long Range Kit with designated components. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing military operational capabilities, and interested vendors must ensure their products are listed on the Blue UAS Cleared list and comply with the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Randal D. Halbrooks at 629-332-6401 or via email at randal.d.halbrooks.mil@army.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336411
Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC Code
1550
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Solicitation - W912L726QA001.pdf
PDF•3237 KB•Mar 7, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a government solicitation for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft System) Drones. The solicitation outlines the requirements for the drones, including performance envelope, integrated ISR capabilities, rapid deployment, environmental hardening, airframe specifications, modular payload interface, and command and control/video links. It also details a mandatory Long Range Kit with specific components. Key federal and defense acquisition regulations (FAR and DFARS) are incorporated by reference and full text, covering areas like unique item identification, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contractor responsibilities regarding commercial products and services. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical compliance with the salient characteristics of the drone, with all other factors being approximately equal to price.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 5, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMar 7, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 23, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 7, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNG

Point of Contact

Name
Randal D. Halbrooks

Place of Performance

Smyrna, Tennessee, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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