SAM #FA8052R260100

Procurement of TEAL Drone (Black Widow) sUAS for advanced tactical integration

This opportunity from the Air Force Materiel Command focuses on acquiring a specialized, NDAA-compliant small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) for advanced tactical integration. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Air Force Materiel Command - AF Installation & Mission Support Center (773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron) - OEMs and Vendors: - TEAL (manufacturer of the TEAL Drone/Black Widow) - Products/Services Requested: - TEAL Drone (Black Widow) sUAS - Features: Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability for live video/telemetry transfer to in-flight F-35s - Native Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) integration - Ruggedized airframe (~3.6 lbs), 35+ minutes flight time - Advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R+) - Non-subscription cost model (no recurring software, support, or warranty fees) - NDAA 2020 Section 848 & NDAA 2023 Section 817 compliance - Must be listed on DIU BLUE LIST - No specific quantity or part number provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exclusive MUM-T capability for direct integration with F-35s - Elimination of recurring software/support fees - Strict NDAA and DIU BLUE LIST compliance - Place of Performance/Delivery: - San Antonio, Texas (AF Installation & Mission Support Center) - Contracting office at 1517 Billy Mitchell Blvd Bldg 954, San Antonio, TX 78236-0119

Description

The agency requires a highly specialized, NDAA-compliant sUAS capable of standard tactical observation and advanced integration with manned combat assets. Essential characteristics include:

Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T): The exclusive capability to operate in the vicinity of (IVO) a target and forward live video feeds and target telemetry data directly to an in-flight F-35 for kinetic ordnance delivery. Situational Awareness: True, native integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) built into the core system architecture. Sustainability: A non-subscription cost model that eliminates mandatory recurring software licensing, support, and warranty fees. Performance: A ruggedized, portable airframe (~3.6 lbs) with 35+ minutes of flight time and advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R+). NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817 Compliant  Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 20 Apr 2026 

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