Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for the United States Marine Corps
ID: 243-25-157Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fa0a8f80835441e396a7374a5d7dcc74/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking information from vendors capable of providing Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for the United States Marine Corps. The primary objective is to identify commercially available sUAS candidates that emphasize First Person View (FPV) capabilities, with a focus on low-cost, high-volume production to meet potential future requirements of up to 10,000 units within 12 months. These systems will support critical missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition, while also allowing for modifications and repairs by Marines without vendor involvement. Interested parties must submit their responses, including a detailed Bill of Materials and capability white paper, to the designated contacts by the specified deadline, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hannah Cha
    hannah.s.cha.civ@us.navy.mil
    Kristen Ferro
    kristen.w.ferro.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Sources Sought Response Template - 01 Oct 2025.xlsx
    The United States Marine Corps is soliciting information for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) through a Sources Sought Notification. This request is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a proposal. Interested parties must submit responses within 60 days of the publish date to specific email addresses. The notification requires detailed information on proposed solutions, including cost per unit for varying quantities (500 to 10,000 systems), production capabilities, delivery timelines, and facility location. Respondents must also address their monthly production capacity, experience with high-volume manufacturing, and willingness to provide technical data packages if a production line is absent. Key areas of inquiry include the right to modify and repair, data rights offered to the Government, NDAA compliance, country of origin for critical components, and open standards. Technical specifications such as weight, speed, altitude, endurance, and range are requested, along with details on modularity and multi-mission payload compatibility. Further information is sought on cost drivers, supply chain security, support for third-party payloads and armaments, unit-level repair capabilities, training available for Marines, specialized tools, and the ability for the Government or third parties to manufacture spare parts. Comprehensive data rights information, including types of data covered and sharing restrictions, is also required.
    UAS System BOM Template - 01 Oct 2025.xlsx
    The provided document outlines a Bill of Materials (BOM) template for vendors responding to government RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs. Its primary purpose is to standardize the submission of cost breakdowns for complex systems, likely involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Vendors are required to complete contact information, populate a 'BOM' sheet with detailed component information using a dropdown for 'Main Component' categories (Air Vehicle, Ground Control Station, Supporting Components, Sustainment & Logistics), and provide notes on warranty, lead times, COTS vs. custom, and compliance. The template includes auto-calculating cost summaries by category and a total system cost. Instructions explicitly prohibit editing formulas. The document also provides examples of main components and sub-components within each category and emphasizes identifying COTS vs. custom components, including warranty and lead times in the proposal, and indicating export control and compliance status. The structure is designed for clarity and comprehensive cost reporting.
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