Drones (JROTC edition) - Classroom

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of educational drones specifically designed for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs. The goal of this contract is to provide educational tools that enhance learning and engagement in drone technology, particularly for the Aerial Drone Competition. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of supporting smaller enterprises in government contracting.

Work Details
The contract includes the following items:
1. **CoDrone EDU (JROTC edition) - Classroom 12 Pack**
- Brand Name: Robolink
- Part Number: RL-CDEJ-CPNP-12
- Quantity: 11 each
- Salient Characteristics: Official JROTC drone of the Aerial Drone Competition, includes 12 CoDrone EDU kits, 12 Smart Controllers, 60 rechargeable batteries, 24 dual-battery chargers, 12 sets of replacement propellers (2 clockwise, 2 counter-clockwise), 2 sets of replacement motors (2 clockwise, 2 counter-clockwise), and 2 replacement frame sets with a 2-year warranty.

2. **CoDrone EDU Power Pack**
- Brand Name: CoDrone
- Part Number: RL-CDE-PP
- Quantity: 11 each
- Salient Characteristics: Includes a dual-charging Power Pack that can charge two batteries at a time, with 2 batteries, a dual charger, and a Micro USB to USB-A cable.

3. **CoDrone EDU Set of 4 Motors**
- Brand Name: Robolink
- Part Number: RL-CDE-M
- Quantity: 22 each
- Salient Characteristics: Extra propeller motors for CoDrone EDU (JROTC edition), includes 4 replacement motors (2 clockwise, 2 counter-clockwise).

4. **Aerial Drone Competition Field Elements Kit V3**
- Brand Name: Robolink
- Part Number: 200026
- Quantity: 13 each
- Salient Characteristics: Includes various elements such as arch gates, landing pads, cubes, programming mats, and tunnels designed for the Aerial Drone Competition.

5. **Aerial Drone Competition Game Elements Mission 2027**
- Brand Name: Robolink
- Part Number: EL2027-01
- Quantity: 13 each
- Salient Characteristics: Contains game elements for the competition season including plastic clips, bean bags, foam cylinders, and various connectors.

6. **ADC Team Registration Welcome Kit 2026-2027**
- Brand Name: Robolink
- Part Number: R-ADC-2026-2027
- Quantity: 11 each
- Salient Characteristics: Includes registration materials for the JROTC Drone Season.

Period of Performance
Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order.

Place of Performance
Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox KY 40121

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set Aside (SBA). Bidders must provide new equipment only; used or remanufactured products will not be accepted. Bidders must also comply with Buy American Act requirements and certify country of origin for all line items.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with multiple recent S2P2 awards to Robolink under contract numbers W911S225PB159 ($241,556), W911S225PB031 ($189,077), W911S225PB163 ($138,604), and W911S225PA735 ($72,149). The prior work includes competition drones/parts/kits and related field and game elements and ADC registration materials, which aligns closely with the current requirement for JROTC classroom drone kits (e.g., CoDrone EDU JROTC edition) plus supporting power packs, replacement motors/parts, and Aerial Drone Competition field/game elements and registration welcome kits. The repeated ordering of the same types of components suggests the current buy is a continuation or replenishment of the same competition-focused drone training ecosystem.