Wingtra One Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS)

The Government Technical Requirement Document outlines the need for one Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) for high-precision, survey-grade data collection. Key features include 1cm post-processed accuracy, a Post Processing Kinematic GPS antenna capable of receiving GPS and GLONASS signals, a 1.8-pound payload capacity, a maximum 4'2" wingspan, and a 6-mile radio range. The SUAS must have a minimum 59-minute flight time, 99 Watt-hour battery with a 1.25-hour charging time, and be listed on the 'Blue List.' It must include RGB and oblique camera systems, a remote control tablet, a standard warranty, a current user manual, and be delivered to Eglin AFB, FL, within 120 days ARO. The system needs to support multiple sensors, fly autonomously, and be capable of mid-flight interruption, return-to-launch commands, and automatic return upon loss of communication.

The document justifies the sole-source procurement of the Wingtra One Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) for the Air Force, specifically for CENME. The primary reason for this sole-source justification is the Wingtra One's unique ability to collect survey-grade data while being on the 'Blue List' of approved SUAS for security concerns. Additionally, it features a fixed-wing configuration for simplified operation and reduced maintenance, along with Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities essential for confined spaces. Consultations with other Air Force units reinforced the decision, recommending the Wingtra system due to its ease of operation for a first-time system. SITECH South, LLC was identified as the preferred reseller due to proximity and ability to provide necessary training. The document acknowledges the limited market options for SUAS that meet both security and survey-grade data collection requirements, anticipating less restrictive procurements as the industry develops more compliant models in the future.