This is a solicitation for commercial products and services for drone build kits. The acquisition is unrestricted and set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is **** (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of **** employees. Offers are due by May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time. Delivery is expected on or before July 15, 2026, to Fort Riley, KS. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email no later than May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.
The delivery date for the drone build kits is on or before July 15, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by the government upon submission of commercial invoices approved by the contracting officer, with specific terms detailed in FAR ****, including provisions for hourly rates and materials.
The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, specifically using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet all solicitation requirements, including technical capability and past performance.
The bid notice mentions termination for cause and termination for the government's convenience, with associated liabilities and payments as detailed in FAR ****.
The bid notice does not indicate a mandatory or optional site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice states that protests should be filed within the periods specified in FAR ****, with specific instructions for agency-level protests.
Failure to meet solicitation requirements, including SAM registration, technical capability, and past performance, may result in an offer being ineligible for award.
