Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Group 1 Unmanned Aerial System Uas Blue Uas Cleared
Deadline: 26 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 18 Jun 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143497992
Document Ref. No.: W50S8526QA028
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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1.0 Introduction
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of War (DoW) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
2.0 Background and Objective
The 127th Mission Support Contracting is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Group 1 Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) for tactical reconnaissance in contested, GPS-denied, and zero-light environments.
The Government anticipates a requirement for the Skydio X10D (Brand Name) or an equal platform that meets all the salient characteristics listed below.
3.0 Salient Characteristics / Minimum Requirements
To meet mission requirements, any proposed UAS must possess the following capabilities:
Blue UAS Certification: The platform must currently reside on the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) / DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List with an active Authority to Operate (ATO).
Zero-Light Autonomy: The system must be capable of fully autonomous flight and 360-degree obstacle avoidance in complete darkness (zero-light environments) utilizing active illumination and specialized sensors (without reliance on external ambient light).
GPS-Denied Navigation (VIO): The system must utilize Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) or similar onboard optical compute to hold position, execute missions, and autonomously navigate/return to base in fully GPS-denied or heavily spoofed environments without drifting or requiring manual pilot intervention.
Thermal Sensitivity: The system must integrate a ra...
Notice ID: w50s8526qa028
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w7nf uspfo activity miang 127
Product Service Code: 1550 - unmanned aircraft
NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 27, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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