Industry Day FY25-30 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
ID: W911S226SDRONType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT DRUMFORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, 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/workspace/contract/opp/c22f38ce843a4dc09bb62e1891a99dea/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Drum, New York, is hosting an Industry Day to engage small business vendors regarding the procurement of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for fiscal years 2025-2030. The primary requirements include providing sUAS compliant with the Blue UAS Cleared or Select Lists or NDAA compliant systems, along with repair parts, sustainment support, live demonstrations, and technical expertise for the BPA. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Army through advanced unmanned aircraft technology. Interested vendors must respond with company information and authorization documentation to participate in the Industry Day, which is scheduled for February 2026, with further details to be communicated via email. For inquiries, vendors can contact Justin C. Gould at justin.c.gould5.mil@army.mil or Nataly Johnson at nataly.l.johnson.mil@army.mil.

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