FPV Drones 3.5" & 10"

The Washington National Guard is procuring two Vector Defense 10-inch FPV drone systems and two Vector Defense 3.5-inch FPV drone systems, along with all necessary accessories such as controllers, chargers, batteries, and peripherals, through a sole source purchase order. Vector Defense is the exclusive manufacturer of these specific drone models, which are deemed mission-critical for supporting counter-drug training operations at the Western Region Counter-Drug Training Center. The procurement is fully justified under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 6.302-6, citing vendor exclusivity and national security necessity, with the drones confirmed to be NDAA compliant to ensure they meet federal security standards for telecommunications and surveillance equipment. The contract has an estimated value of $20,000, with no line-item pricing or options detailed, and delivery is required at Camp Murray, Washington, where the systems will be received and accepted by government personnel. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 11, 2026, under the control number FY26-JA-006, administered by the USPFO for Washington, Purchasing and Contracting, located in Tacoma, WA. No competitive evaluation, inspection criteria beyond NDAA compliance, or formal packaging and marking requirements were specified, reflecting the streamlined nature of the sole-source acquisition. Contracting Officer Dennis Jutras is the primary point of contact, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative identified, and no offeror certifications or representations from Vector Defense were included in the documentation.