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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Freefly Astromax

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The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is issuing a notice of intent to sole source procure the Freefly Astro drone platform, along with the associated SL8-Air smart batteries and charger, to support environmental monitoring missions. The system is specifically designed to carry spectral sensors for mapping and monitoring harmful algal blooms and ice cover, requiring a US-made solution with specialized capabilities not available from other vendors. This procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 336411, targeting unmanned aerial systems manufacturing, and is being managed by the NOAA office located in Kansas City, Missouri. The solicitation, identified by number 1333MJ26Q0034, was posted on August 1, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026. Michelle Brebnor serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at MICHELLE.BREBNOR@NOAA.GOV. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside requirements, and the intended performance location has not been specified beyond the agency's operational needs. The Freefly Astro platform is selected for its proven compatibility with environmental sensing payloads and its domestic manufacturing origin, aligning with federal priorities for domestic technology acquisition.

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NOAA sole-sources Freefly Astro drone with SL8-Air batteries for U.S.-made environmental monitoring of algal blooms and ice cover.

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Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

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336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

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MO

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Sol_1333MJ26Q0034.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa
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OfficeKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Freefly Astro
To procure a US-made drone platform, the Freefly Astro. In addition to the Astro we will be procuring the associated SL8-Air smart batteries and charger. This platform is intended to carry various spectral sensors for mapping and monitoring harmful algal bloom, and ice cover.

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