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Sources Sought - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

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F2MPSU6O91A003Federal

Submission Closed05/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of the Air Force’s 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is conducting market research to identify capable vendors of NDAA-compliant small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) with specific operational and technical requirements. The system must feature a hybrid airframe capable of both vertical takeoff and landing and fixed-wing flight at speeds of at least 75 mph, with a minimum operational range of 20 kilometers. It must include a first-person view control interface, fully integrated and certified swappable non-kinetic training payloads, and be designed as a ruggedized, turnkey solution for immediate field deployment by unit operators. The system must comply with NDAA sections 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 and be listed on the DIU BLUE LIST as of April 13, 2026. This effort is strictly for market research under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a solicitation or binding obligation by the government, nor will any submitted information be compensated. Responses must include company details such as name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, business size classification, and applicable NAICS codes, along with a capabilities statement demonstrating the ability to meet all salient characteristics. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 336411, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. All submissions are due no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, May 11, 2026, and must be emailed simultaneously to both TSgt Vaughn Swinton and Mrs. LaTasha Boyd. A formal solicitation, if issued, will be released separately at a later date and must be responded to independently of this sources sought notice. The contracting office is located in San Antonio, Texas, under the Department of Defense.

General Info

Air Force seeks hybrid VTOL sUAS with 75+ mph speed, 20km range, FPV, ruggedized, market research.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 EssView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DWG, TX, 78236, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 11

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Submission Closed

05/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

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Office AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Contacts

TSgt Vaughn Swinton

contact@example.gov

LaTasha Boyd

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Department of the Air Force, 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is seeking willing and capable sources for NDAA-compliant, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in accordance with the specifications listed under the Salient Characteristics Section.

DISCLAIMER:

This announcement serves as a Sources Sought for NDAA-compliant small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Part 10. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is solely for gathering information and planning. It does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation on the part of the Government. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. Therefore, the Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.

If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to the solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought announcement.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,500 employees.

SALIENT CHARACTISTERICS

- Hybrid airframe with both Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and high-speed (at or greater than 75 mph) fixed-wing flight capabilities

- Operational range of at least 20 kilometers

- First-Person View (FPV) control interface

- Fully integrated and certified system of swappable, non-kinetic training payloads (e.g., training payload without pyro-techniques)

- Turnkey, ruggedized system designed for immediate field use by unit operators

- National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2020 §848 and 2023 §817 compliant

- Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 13 April 2026

SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT:

1. Your general company information, to include:

- Company names

- Address

- Point of contact (POC)

- Phone number

- E-mail address

- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

- Unique Entity ID

- Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small)

- NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under

2. Capabilities statement providing sufficient information (such as product literature) describing your company's ability to meet the minimum salient characteristic.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2:00PM CENTRAL TIME ON MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026.

Packages are to be sent via email to BOTH:

TSgt Vaughn Swinton - vaughn.swinton@us.af.mil

Mrs. LaTasha Boyd - latasha.boyd@us.af.mil