NDAA Compliant Drone

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through NIST, has issued an award notice for a NDAA compliant drone under solicitation number 1333ND26CNB190007, with a posted date of April 28, 2026. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, ensuring that only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to compete, in alignment with FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 336411 indicates the requirement falls under the manufacturing of aircraft and parts, specifically targeting drone systems that meet national security compliance standards. The contract will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where NIST’s primary office is located, and all deliverables must adhere to the technical and regulatory requirements established by the NDAA. Primary point of contact for this opportunity is Sasha Bradford, who can be reached via email at sasha.bradford@nist.gov. The award notice indicates the nature of the procurement has been finalized and is no longer open for bidding, signaling that a contract has been executed with a qualified small business vendor. All performance, delivery, and compliance obligations are tied to the specified location in Maryland, and the acquired drone systems are expected to support operational or research activities under NIST’s mission within the Department of Commerce. The contract emphasizes domestic production and adherence to federal procurement rules governing small business participation and national security compliance.