SAM #NTIA00379UASDrones

Procurement of Heavy-Lift UAS for RF Spectrum Measurement (AMS Payload Compatible)

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), is seeking to procure two heavy-lift unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for aerial RF spectrum measurement missions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences - OEMs and Vendors: - Rohde & Schwarz (AMS Aerial Monitoring System referenced for payload compatibility) - Freefly Systems (Alta X2 cited as brand-name equivalent) - Products/Services Requested: - Two heavy-lift UAS compatible with Rohde & Schwarz AMS payload - Minimum 8 kg sustained hover payload capacity - Electric propulsion - 25-minute hover endurance - Stable flight in winds up to 25 knots - 360-degree azimuth rotation capability - Autonomous and interactive flight modes - GNSS positioning with optional RTK upgrade - Telemetry output - RF self-interference control - FAA Part 107 compliance - Redundancy for safe flight - Geofencing - Environmental ratings: IP43 ingress protection, operation between 32 to 100°F - Includes 8 flight batteries, 1 rapid charger, operator training, and technical documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - UAS must be compatible with Rohde & Schwarz AMS payload - Offerors may propose equivalent products if all salient characteristics are met - Freefly Systems Alta X2 is cited as a brand-name equivalent - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order, subject to manufacturer availability - Payment after inspection and verification, with invoicing allowed no sooner than 14 days post-delivery

Description

The government requires two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The specific components listed below are for the Rohde & Schwarz AMS Aerial Monitoring System and associated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are intended to establish a standard of quality, performance, and completeness. These references are descriptive, not restrictive.

Offerors may propose equivalent products, provided that their solution meets all salient characteristics outlined below. Offerors proposing an “equal” solution are strongly encouraged to provide a point-by-point narrative explaining how their proposed system meets each salient characteristic.

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