Project Information

Bid Title

Group 1 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) – Blue UAS Cleared

Issuing Agency

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Jun 17, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 26, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W50S8526QA028

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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Notice ID

W50S8526QA028

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

Sub Command

JFHQ USPFO MI

Sub Command 2

USPFO MI PROCUREMENT

Office

W7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MIANG 127

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 17, 2026 07:04 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 26, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 27, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 1550 - UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
• NAICS Code:
  • 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Selfridge ANGB , MI
  USA

Description

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:

1. 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).


2. 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).


3. 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.


4. Thermal Sensitivity: The system must integrate a radiometric thermal sensor with a thermal sensitivity of
   
5. Dynamic Frequency Management: The system must possess a multiband radio capable of dynamic channel switching to maintain command and control (C2) in congested or contested Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.

4.0 Requested Information

Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements are requested to submit a capability statement containing the following information:

1. Company Information: Company name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone).


2. Business Size: State your business size status and any applicable socioeconomic categories (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) under NAICS 336411.


3. Product Information:
   
   
   
   • If offering the Brand Name (Skydio X10D): Provide confirmation that you are an authorized reseller. Please include any applicable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract numbers or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) contract numbers.
   
   
   • If offering an "Equal" Product: Provide a detailed technical specification sheet and a capability narrative explicitly demonstrating how the proposed platform meets all the requirements listed in Section 3.0, including proof of current Blue UAS Cleared status.
   
   
   
   

5.0 Submission Instructions

Responses must be submitted via email to austin.parks.8@us.af.mil no later than 3:00PM EDT on 26 June 2026.

Please use the subject line: "Sources Sought Response: Group 1 UAS - [Your Company Name]".

Questions regarding this RFI will be accepted via email until 24 June 2026.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• KO FOR MIANG DO NOT DELETE 43200 MAPLE ST BLDG 105
• SELFRIDGE ANGB , MI 48045-5213
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Austin Parks
• austin.parks.8@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 5862395235

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 17, 2026 07:04 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 15Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

• NAICS 336411Aircraft Manufacturing

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