What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe US Army is seeking sources to provide unmanned aircraft and related components. This is a sources sought announcement for planning and market research purposes only.
Scope
- Unmanned Aircraft ( 1550-25-163-7663), Unmanned Aircraft Main Module (1550-25-163-7895); Grip Assembly, Controller AC ( 1680-25-163-7661), and Case, Electronic
- The Government requires an estimated quantity of 2,300 S007250, 1,100 S007251, 750 S007260, and 550 S007252 over a 3-year period.
How to get the bid documents
- Download the 1 document below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit by email before 5:00 PM ET on Oct 16
Details
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation no.
- DLA-Aberdeen-26-079
- Size standard
- $19M revenue SBA table, NAICS 541370
- Quantity
- 2,300 each from notice
- Delivery location
- U.S. Military from notice
- Period of performance
- Per award from notice
- BAA open until
- Oct 16, 2026 from notice
- Contract type
- BAA (multiple awards) from notice
- Evaluation
- White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
- NSN
- 1550-25-163-7663 from notice
- Part number
- S007251 from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- 1, last Oct 1
- Contact
- Michelet Audige
- Office
- DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
Not stated in the notice: estimated value, FOB terms. Check the bid documents.
Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation, and note the question deadline.
Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Thu, Oct 1
Change log
verified Fri, Oct 9 · 12:30 AM ET- Posted · Sources SoughtTue, Sep 29 · 2:14 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Oct 1 · 5:51 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedWed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:31 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:31 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedFri, Oct 9 · 12:31 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedFri, Oct 9 · 12:31 AM ET
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Notice as published
Market Survey for the followings part numbers- S007250, S007251, S007252, and S007260 associated with the Black Hornet (BH4) Unmanned Aircraft.
Sources sought to provide the government with the unmanned Aircraft ( 1550-25-163-7663), Unmanned Aircraft Main Module (1550-25-163-7895); Grip Assembly, Controller AC ( 1680-25-163-7661), and Case, Electronic Communication (Hangar) ( 5895-25-163-7662, for the U.S. Military. The AN/ZSH-3(V)1 Black Hornet 4 (BH4) is a soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) designed specifically for dismounted Operators.
It provides lower echelon units with an organic and immediate capability for enhancing situational awareness with minimal increase in equipment volume and weight.
Requirements Description: The United States Army is looking for sources with the ability to provide the S007250 Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (1550-25-163-7663), S007251 Unmanned Aircraft Main Module (1550-25-163-7895), S007260 Grip Assembly Controller AC (1680-25-163-7661), and the S007252 Case, Electronic Communication (Hangar) (5895-25-163-7262) for the AN/ZSH-3(V)1 BH4. The Government requires an estimated quantity of 2,300 S007250, 1,100 S007251, 750 S007260, and 550 S007252 over a 3-year period. This is not a solicitation.
This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below. Suppliers capable of supplying these items, in accordance with the government data package and in the quantities specified above, should contact the government before October 16, 2026. Submissions can be sent to [email on the source notice].
Responses must include a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with a physically and functionally component from the list above. Examples of such documentation can be test results, copy of purchase orders if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source, or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can provide the Army a solution. For more information contact Michelet Audige at [email on the source notice].
Items and/or Services to Be Procured: NSN: 1550-25-163-7663 NOMENCLATURE: Unmanned Aircraft Main Module PART NUMBER: S007251 CAGE: N5387 NSN: 1550-25-163-7895 Nomenclature: Unmanned Aircraft Main Module Part Number: S007251 Cage:N5387 NSN: 1680-25-163-7661 NOMENCLATURE: Grip Assembly, Controller AC PART NUMBER: S007260 CAGE:N5387 NSN: 5895-25-163-7662 NOMENCLATURE: Case Electronic Communication (HANGAR) PART NUMBER: S007252 CAGE:N5387 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services submit information to show their capability. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, and evidence that the item can be provided. In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email address and telephone number.
Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact: This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.
The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical Point of Contact at the email addresses listed below.
No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the Competition Advocate. Please submit responses by 10/16/2026 Technical Point of Contact: Michelet Audige ([email on the source notice])
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