Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Astro Max Lidar Uas Package
Deadline: 07 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 01 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 138801821
Document Ref. No.: W911SD26QA040
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The U.S. Government desires to procure an Astro Max Lidar UAS package consisting of an ASTRP Max Blue Drone with NDAA compliant RESEPI Lite Ouster OS1-64 Lidar sensor, FPV System, LR1 RGB imaging sensor, and LR1 thermal upgrade for the United States Military Academy (USMA), Department of Geography & Earth Sciences (D/GEO), located at West Point, NY. The USMA D/GEO seeks the UAS platform, Lidar, RGB, and thermal sensor payloads that meet the following specifications and technical requirements:
UAS Platform:
- As per DoD/DA, UAS platforms must be on the Blue UAS Cleared List in
accordance with section 848 FY20 NDAA and section 817 FY23 NDAA, validated
as cyber-secure and safe to fly, and are available for government purchase and
operation.
Use of Blue UAS systems ensures airworthiness and approval by DoD
and DA. We cannot fly systems that do not meet this requirement.
- Astro Max, 4x rotor powered lift
Robust platform and moderate weight allow for adequate lift from
quadcopter configuration
- Fully electric, battery powered
Use of specialized fuel cells, hydrogen, gas powered, or hybrid prevent
platform from being carried or shipped to non-USMA study sites,
preventing platform from being used for intended purpose
Our organization lacks the personnel with the required training to purge
and certify HAZMAT resulting from hydrogen or gas power units. Even
with the personnel, the purging process is not feasible given limited time
on-ground in study areas
Our organization is limited to safely storing, charging, and operating the
batteries needed for electric UAS. We are not capable of safely storing
gaseous or liquid fuels of any kind
TSA lithium battery requirements on passenger aircraft require a
maximum Wh capacity of 160Wh. Astro Max SL8 batteries are under this
requirement allowing for transportation on passenger aircraft
- Maximum takeoff weight of 8.7kg, max payload of 3kg
- Minimum f...
Notice ID: w911sd26qa040
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: service-disabled veteran-owned small business (sdvosb) set-aside (far 19.14)
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w6qm micc-west point
Product Service Code: 1550 - unmanned aircraft
NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: apr 08, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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