The Department of Defense is procuring 28 commercial off-the-shelf small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to support cadet warfighter training and operations at the United States Air Force Academy. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns and requires compliance with specific national security regulations regarding foreign UAS. Vendors must provide documentation to demonstrate that any proposed equal products meet or exceed the specifications of the preferred Skydio brand.
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The contractor will provide small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the USAFA for training purposes.
This is a combined for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA700026Q0073 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for sUAS drones in accordance with the specifications provided in Attachment 1. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Solicitation: FA700026Q0073 Project: FY26 USAFA 34th TRSS sUAS Drones Set-Aside: 100% Small Business | NAICS: 336411 (Size Standard: 1,500 Employees) Shipping: FOB destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. Include shipping charge in product
pricing, do not list on a separate CLIN. 1. Schedule of Supplies (CLIN Structure) The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) 34th Training Support Squadron (TRSS) requires the procurement of 28 commercial off the shelf (COTS) small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to directly support cadet warfighter training and operations. Vendors quoting an "equal" product must submit sufficient technical documentation, product literature, and specifications alongside their quote to demonstrate the alternative product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the preferred Skydio brand listed in Attachment 1. 1. Schedule of Supplies (CLIN Structure) CLIN PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT NAME QTY 0001 DR4DSBN3IZA1020NA Skydio X10D Starter Solution (Multi-Band, IR) NA + VT300-Z or equal 28 each 0002 DR4DATTSWNAIR Skydio NightSense with IR Attachment for X10D or equal 28 each 0003 TRN111NADR4D Skydio X10D In-Person Training or equal 2 each 0004 DR4DTRNINST Skydio X10D Instructor Training or equal 2 each 2. Mandatory National Security & NDAA Compliance Prohibition on Covered Foreign UAS: In accordance with Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (American Security Drone Act of 2023, within the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31, Div. A, Title XVIII, Subtitle B, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.)), the Contractor shall not provide or deliver any UAS, or any related services or equipment, that is manufactured in a covered foreign country (including the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea) or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country. Note: Full compliance with Section 889 (DFARS 252.204-7017/18) regarding covered telecommunications equipment is also mandatory. 3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors —Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
A. Brand Name or Equal Submissions: Vendors quoting an "equal" product must submit sufficient technical documentation, product literature, and specifications alongside their quote. The Government will rely entirely on this documentation to determine if the alternative product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the preferred Skydio brand (See Attachment 1).
B. Submission Package
Requirements: To be considered responsive, contractors must email the following to [email protected] and [email protected] by
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