Project Information

Bid Title

Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium- Request for Whitepaper – Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Alabama

Published Date

Oct 5, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 7, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-003

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-003

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

AMC

Sub Command

ACC

Sub Command 2

ACC-CTRS

Sub Command 3

ACC RSA

Office

W6QK ACC-RSA

General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Oct 05, 2026 04:29 pm CDT
• Original Published Date: Sep 21, 2026 05:48 pm CDT
• Updated Response Date: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 pm CDT
• Original Response Date: Oct 02, 1986 05:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Updated Inactive Date: Oct 22, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 17, 1986
• Initiative:

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
• Place of Performance:
  Redstone Arsenal , AL
  USA

Description

1. Synopsis & Purpose

The Uncrewed Aircraft System Program Management Office is releasing this Request for Whitepapers (RFW) in support of the BDE UAS Prototype Project. The goal of this project is to identify innovative, off-the-shelf, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) systems, sub-components, and software ready for rapid prototyping, operational assessment, and potential transition to production.

This RFW leverages the agile Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium framework to bypass traditional, lengthy acquisition cycles, ensuring that these advanced technologies reach the warfighter at the speed of relevance.

2. Eligibility Requirements (Consortium Members Only)

CRITICAL RESTRICTION: This opportunity is strictly limited to current, approved members of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium.

To be eligible for evaluation and potential subsequent award under the BDE UAS Prototype Project, prospective vendors must have already established Consortium membership, including:

• An acknowledged Vendor Application.


• A fully executed and signed Consortium Vendor Agreement (CVA).


• An active SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and active WAWF registration.

Note: If you are not currently a member of the DoW Drone OTA Consortium, you may not submit a response to this RFW. Interested vendors must first apply for consortium membership by submitting an application to DMConsortium@army.mil.

3. Security & Compliance Mandates

All participating Consortium members must ensure strict compliance with federal regulations throughout the submission and performance periods:

• Proper protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.


• Adherence to the Arms Export Control Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulation (EAR).


• Adherence to NDAA Section 848 (FY 2020) and Section 817 (FY 2023).

4. Accessing the Solicitation & Evaluation Criteria

The complete details, instructions, and grading standards for Phase I of this opportunity are provided in the attachments accompanying this Special Notice:

• Attachment 1 – Request for Whitepapers BDE UAS


• Attachment 2 – System Characteristics and Requirements


• Attachment 3 – Objective Requirements


• Attachment 4 – Phase 1 Go / No-Go Evaluation Criteria


• Attachment 5 – Reference Documents


• Attachment 6 – Acronyms

Note: Upon request, Attachments 2 and 3 will be provided via the DoD SAFE Site, https://safe.apps.mil.

Consortium members must review all attachments in detail before preparing their submissions. White Paper submissions must be emailed to BrigadeUAS@army.mil. DoW Drone OT Consortium applications must be emailed to DMConsortium@army.mil in accordance with the timelines specified in Attachment 1.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• AMCOM CONTRACTING CENTER AIR SPARKMAN CIR BLDG 5303
• REDSTONE ARSENAL , AL 35898-0000
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• DoW Drone OTA Consortium Membership Submissions
• DMConsortium@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-003 Submissions
• BrigadeUAS@army.mil

History

• Oct 05, 2026 04:29 pm CDTSpecial Notice (Updated)
• Sep 24, 2026 05:34 pm CDT Special Notice (Updated)
• Sep 24, 2026 12:44 pm CDT Special Notice (Updated)
• Sep 23, 2026 04:52 pm CDT Special Notice (Updated)
• Sep 23, 2026 04:33 pm CDT Special Notice (Updated)
• Sep 22, 2026 12:06 am CDT Special Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 15Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
• FSC AResearch and development
• FSC YConstruction of Structures and Facilities

• NAICS 336411Aircraft Manufacturing
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Related bids

Sep 21, 2026	[Special Notice (Original)] Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium- Request for Whitepaper – Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project
Sep 23, 2026	[Special Notice (Updated)] Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium- Request for Whitepaper – Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project
Sep 24, 2026	[Special Notice (Updated)] Department of War (DoW) Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium- Request for Whitepaper – Brigade Uncrewed Aircraft System (BDE UAS) Prototype Project

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