Opportunity
NASC OTA #N00019-26-9-0001
Award for Prototype Unmanned Aerial Resupply Vehicle for Expeditionary Logistics
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Posted
July 23, 2025
Respond By
July 30, 2025
Identifier
N00019-26-9-0001
NAICS
336411
This opportunity involves a contract award by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA 263 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) office, for a prototype unmanned aerial logistics solution. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - PMA 263 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) office - OEM/Vendor: - Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (highlighted as the sole OEM and awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a prototype Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 - Prototype must autonomously deliver logistic payloads between 1,300 and 2,500 pounds - Required combat radius of 100 nautical miles - Integration with a common digital handheld device for supply requests - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fully autonomous operation for tactical edge logistics - Digital integration for real-time supply requests - Focus on resupplying forward deployed ground forces - No specific part numbers or product quantities listed, as this is a prototype development effort - Award Value: - $15,531,348.12
Description
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA 263, Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) is seeking a prototype solution within the Unmanned Logistics Systems – Air (ULS-A) Family of Systems. The prototype must carry a logistic payload between 1,300 and 2,500 lbs to a combat radius of 100 nautical miles. The system is intended to perform logistics distribution missions at the tactical edge to resupply forward deployed ground forces autonomously based on supply requests submitted via a common digital handheld device.