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This Subcontract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 9, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight System Manufacturing

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The contract seeks the design, integration, and delivery of two portable backpack-powered flight systems tailored for military applications, each featuring a 185cc-equivalent engine and a 140 cm propeller, with demonstrated high-altitude operational capability. The systems must be fully functional, durable, and optimized for mobility and deployment in austere environments, meeting stringent performance standards for defense use. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, ensuring eligibility solely for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 336411 for aircraft manufacturing. The project is managed by the Department of Defense through the W7NS Uspfo Activity Ncang 145 office, with performance required to be completed at a designated location in New London, ZIP code 28127. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 24, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 9, 2026, indicating a tight three-week response window. All submissions must adhere to federal contracting requirements and demonstrate technical feasibility, proven engineering controls, and compliance with defense-grade reliability standards.

General Info

Two portable backpack flight systems with 185cc engines and 140 cm propellers for military use, small business set-aside.

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

New London, NC, 28127, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of W50S87-26-Q-5004.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NS Uspfo Activity Ncang 145
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Design, integration, and delivery of two portable backpack-powered flight systems with 185cc-equivalent engine, 140 cm propeller, and high-altitude capability for military use.

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