sUAS Hardware Development and Manufacturing

The contract pertains to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), encompassing the full development of airframes, propulsion systems, and integrated flight control hardware. The work is specifically targeted toward creating advanced, reliable unmanned systems capable of supporting operational missions under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security, with performance centered in Lorton, Virginia, at the ZIP code 20598. The project falls under NAICS code 336411, indicating a focus on aircraft manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity, suggesting the primary contractor will delegate specialized components or assembly tasks to qualified vendors. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 10, 2026, indicating a tightly managed procurement timeline. While no set-aside classification or point of contact details are provided, the issuing agency, Investigations and Operations Support Dallas, implies the systems will be utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, or operational support activities tied to national security or border enforcement functions. The absence of detailed set-aside provisions suggests the contract is open to a broad range of industry participants, provided they can meet the technical performance requirements for integrated unmanned aerial hardware under stringent operational standards.