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Small-to-Medium Scale Target Drone Fabrication

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the fabrication of small-to-medium scale target drones and inexpensive hobby airframes to support US Air Force AFSAT lethality demonstration projects. The scope of work involves manufacturing lightweight airframes using carbon fiber, composites, lightweight alloys, and 3D printing, as well as assembling flight surfaces and integrating basic propulsion systems. All deliverables must be completed airframes ready for final systems integration by prime contractors. The project is managed under the Department of Defense through the FA8678 Aflcmc Ebay agency and falls under NAICS code 336413. A critical requirement for this contract is the implementation of AS9100 quality management systems to ensure aerospace industry standards. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

General Info

Fabricate target drones and hobby airframes for USAF AFSAT using AS9100 quality standards.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8678 Aflcmc EbayView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

0, FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8678-26-AFSAT-R0001.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request for Information (RFI) for Aerial Targets Branch (EBAY) Air Force Aerial Target Solutions

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Timeline

PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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09/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8678 Aflcmc Ebay

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Manufactures physical airframes for inexpensive hobby drones and mid-tier target aircraft for prime contractors on US Air Force (AFSAT) lethality demonstration projects. Fabricates lightweight airframes, assembles flight surfaces, and integrates basic propulsion systems using carbon fiber, composites, lightweight alloys, and 3D printing. Requires AS9100 quality management systems. Delivers completed airframes ready for systems integration.

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