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SS - AFRL/DO Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use   2

ID: SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for flight test use for the AFRL/DO at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 24 January 2025.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:

  1. Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
  2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, Service-Disabled, etc.).
  3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft SOW.
  4. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft SOW.
  5. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
  6. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry's ability to meet the requirements?
  7. Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Capability packages shall be sent via email to Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil , by 7 February 2025 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009 AFRL/DO Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use . Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for flight test use.
The goal is to provide realistic scenarios for the development of advanced UAS technologies, as currently, AFRL/DO lacks common assets to support this function at the AFRL test site located at Springfield-Beckley Airport, Springfield, OH.
This solicitation serves as a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market capabilities and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Work Details
AFRL/DO requires a total of four (4) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) with the following specifications:
1. Light weight (under 10 pounds) Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Quadcopter with electro-optical and infrared camera(s).
2. Easy to fly ground control station (GCS).
3. AES-256 Encrypted communication link.
4. Flight time on single battery charge: 30 minutes.
5. Flight speed around 20 mph.
6. Range from GCS: 5 km.
7. Extra batteries and charger.
8. Additional propellers.
9. DIU approval paperwork and appropriate FCC licenses are required.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and utilized at the AFRL test site at Springfield-Beckley Airport, Springfield, OH.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 31, 2025, 10:15 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
22%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
On 1/31/25 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Sources Sought SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009 for SS - AFRL/DO Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for Flight Test Use due 2/7/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336411 and PSC 1550.
Primary Contact
Name
Jason Sav   Profile
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
Feb. 22, 2025
Last Updated By
jason.sav@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 22, 2025