SAM #19GE5026Q0131

Procurement of Group 3 VTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Payloads for Ecuadorian Navy

This opportunity is for the procurement of a Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to support the Ecuadorian Navy and Coast Guard in maritime security and counter-narcotics operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), INL Ecuador - American Consulate General Frankfurt, Germany, Regional Procurement Support Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; payload sensor options include HoodTech, ARCAM, and Overwatch Imaging as reference models - Products/Services Requested: - 3 Group 3 VTOL fixed-wing unmanned aircraft (UAS) with 10+ hour endurance, heavy fuel engine (JP-5 compatible), AES-256 encryption, marinized for maritime use, 25+ lb payload, 15,000 ft operating altitude, and launch/recovery on moving vessels up to 25 knots - 3 fully integrated payload sensors (one per UAS), with options including HoodTech 06EOIR2, 06EOIR3, ARCAM-45D, EO960, MWIR3.6, or equivalent, featuring long-range day/night imaging, MWIR, image stabilization, and H264/5 output - 2 Payload Overwatch PT6 units - 2 ground control stations with Toughbook laptops or equivalent, supporting ground and vessel operations - Transportation cases for all UAS equipment - Consumables and spares to support at least 2,000 flight hours per UAS - Comprehensive pilot/maintainer training in Spanish for up to 12 Ecuadorian Navy personnel, including training materials/manuals - Testing services at contractor facility and in Ecuador, including flight trials and performance tests - Delivery, VAT compliance, and Defense Base Act insurance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All UAS and components must be fully marinized for maritime operations - Training and manuals must be provided in Spanish - Delivery required within 180 days of contract award - Warranty of one year post-delivery and testing - Performance testing at Ecuadorian Navy base in Manta, Ecuador - Compliance with Ecuadorian VAT and Defense Base Act insurance

Description

Solicitation number 19GE5026Q0131 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order (PO) for Acquisition of Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on behalf of U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador.

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