ALTA DRONE
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking quotations for the procurement of the ALTA DRONE, a specialized unmanned aerial system (UAS) capable of lifting over 10kg to deploy custom lidar and other tactical systems. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Buy American—Free Trade Agreements clause, emphasizing the importance of sourcing equipment that meets stringent regulatory standards. The selected vendor must provide new equipment, including various drone components and accessories, with delivery and inspection occurring at the NRL's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Interested parties should submit their technical and price quotes via email to Andrea Graves by the specified deadline, ensuring they include their DUNS Number and Cage Code for consideration.