SAM #FA483026Q0057

NDAA-Compliant FPV Quadcopter Drones, Kits, and Training for Moody AFB

This opportunity seeks vendors for NDAA-compliant FPV quadcopter systems and training for Moody Air Force Base: - Government Buyer: - 23rd Contracting Squadron (23 CONS CC), Moody Air Force Base, Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force - Technical Procurement Division - Products Requested: - 100 assembled 7-inch FPV quadcopter drones - NDAA Section 848/889 compliant, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) - Solder-free, open architecture for rapid field maintenance - Carbon fiber frame, solder-free 2807 1300KV brushless motors, solder-free ESC, STMF722RET6 flight controller, analog FPV camera, adjustable power video transmitter, high-performance control receiver - 1-2lb weight, 5-6lb payload, 100-120mph speed - 16 unassembled 7-inch FPV quadcopter kits - Includes all major components (flight controller, ESC, frame, motors, battery, propellers, etc.) - 100% solder-free, quick connect assembly - 17 FPV pilot kits - Handheld radio transmitter (ExpressLRS 2.4 GHz, OLED telemetry, hall effect gimbals, USB-C charging) - Head-mounted FPV goggles (adjustable optics, DVR, integrated HD receiver, HDMI, USB-C charging) - Flight batteries (LiPo, up to 3500mAh, one per drone) and 4-8 multi-channel smart chargers - Services Requested: - 3-day user training at Moody AFB - Covers drone build, flight, repair, troubleshooting, and advanced flight skills - Small class sizes (2-3 students per class, 3-8 students total) - Vendor travel expenses included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must be NDAA Section 848/889 compliant (no restricted components) - No proprietary software or hardware restrictions - Solder-free, open architecture design for rapid field maintenance - Emphasis on supply chain compliance and attritable cost profiles - Delivery required within 6 months - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice

Description

This Sources Sought (SS) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. It is the responsibility of potential quoters to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Description of the product or service and delivery schedule:

The requirement is for the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), NDAA-compliant 7-inch First Person View (FPV) quadcopter drones, unassembled drone kits, and FPV pilot kits (including goggles and controllers).

List of items to meet the mission: 

100 EA - 7-inch First Person View (FPV) Quadcopters Drones

16 EA - 7-inch FPV Quadcopter Unassembled Drone Kits

17 EA - FPV Pilot Kits

1 EA - 3 Day User Training

- Min weight 1lb - Max weight 2lb

- Solder Free Components

- Payload Capacity: Min - 5lb | Max 6lb

- FY24 NDAA Compliance on all active components

- Speed: Min 100mph | Max 120mph

To meet mission parameters, the systems must possess the following salient characteristics and critical performance requirements:

Physical/Operational: Must be a 7-inch quadcopter form factor equipped with an FPV camera.   Maintenance: Must feature a 100% solder-free design for assembly and component replacement to allow for rapid field maintenance.   Architecture: Must feature an open architecture with absolutely no proprietary software or hardware restrictions.   Compliance (Critical Risk Factor): The commercial drone market is heavily saturated with restricted foreign-manufactured electronics. To mitigate this risk, the entire system—specifically the Flight Controller, Long Range System (LRS), Video Transmitter (VTX), Camera, and Pilot Goggles—must be strictly compliant with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 848/889 supply chain restrictions.

RESPONSES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company. Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet the requirement Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business, small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.) Please identify the Sources Sought ID number FA483026Q0035 in the email subject line.

All responses shall be received by Monday, 20 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to myself at justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084.

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