Opportunity
SAM #F2XJA76154AW01
Sole Source Procurement of VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundles and Instructor Training for AFJROTC
Buyer
42nd Communications Squadron
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
F2XJA76154AW01
NAICS
339930, 541690
This notice announces the Air Force's intent to award a sole source contract to VEX Robotics for VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundles to support AFJROTC drone training. - Agency: 42nd Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC) - Sole source procurement to VEX Robotics (OEM and vendor) - Product: VEX AIR Competition Drone Bundle (part number 737-9001) - Each bundle includes: drone, controller, modules, batteries, propellers, cables, adapters, and communication headset - Features: dual cameras, advanced sensors, programmable coding capabilities - Services: Training for AFJROTC instructors on drone operation and curriculum, provided with each delivery - Equipment must be brand new with OEM standard warranties - Delivery: On-demand to multiple JROTC unit locations - NAICS code: 339930; size standard: 700 employees - No set-aside category; not open for competition - No specific quantities provided in the notice - Period of performance: Base year (Aug 30, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027) plus four option years (through Aug 29, 2031) - Responses due by July 17, 2026 - Competing products could include Parrot, DJI, or other educational drone bundles, but only VEX Robotics is specified
Description
AFJROTC requires the acquisition of VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles to support and enhance their existing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training framework. These bundles enable cadets to transition from basic flight and coding concepts to applied operational skills to include hands-on flight control, maneuvering, system sustainment, troubleshooting, and team-based coordination in dynamic training environments.
The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL intends to award a sole source contract to VEX Robotics, 6725 W. Fm 1570 Greenville, Texas 75402- 3605, United States, for the purchase of VEX AIR Competition Drone bundle to support AFJROTC.