Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Group 2 Unmanned Aircraft System Uas
Deadline: 08 May 2026
Posting Date: 07 May 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140799612
Document Ref. No.: F5N0FM6036A001SS
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation/ Sole source for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 439th Contracting Flight, Westover Air Reserve Base, MA, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to Drone Express (DEXA) for the procurement of one (1) DEXA DE-2020 autonomous aircraft system. The DEXA DE-2020 is required to support the 439th Mission Support Group's need for a drone capable of autonomous delivery of supplies, as well as to provide airborne surveillance, identification, tracking, and response capabilities for small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operating in or near restricted airspace. This system is essential for testing and validation of installation sUAS and Counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) capabilities.
The procurement includes the following:
DEXA DE-2020 Drone: A multi-rotor hexacopter with the following minimum specifications:
Carbon fiber frame
Six (6) brushless motors
Pixhawk Blue Cube or greater autopilot
Weight: 20-25 lbs
Maximum cruise speed: 40 mph
Payload capacity: 5 lbs
Minimum battery life: 45 minutes
Minimum range: 4 miles
Emergency parachute recovery system
FAA S-1 Approved List Certification (under Section 44807) and Part 135 certification
Training: A two-day, onsite training program for government personnel on the UAS. This will include a "Train the Trainer" certification.
Maintenance: A one-year maintenance plan.
2. Place of Performance and Delivery:
The drone and all associated services shall be delivered to Westover Air Reserve Base, MA. The required delivery date is by August 2026.
3. Justification for Sole Source:
The authority for t...
Notice ID: f5n0fm6036a001ss
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa6606 439 conf pk
Product Service Code: 1550 - unmanned aircraft
NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: may 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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