# SAM #NTIA00379UASDrones

Procurement of Heavy-Lift UAS for Aerial RF Spectrum Measurement (Rohde & Schwarz AMS Compatible)

**Buyer:** Department of Commerce
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** NTIA00379UASDrones
**NAICS:** 334220, 336411, 334511, 334519

The U.S. Department of Commerce, 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 as payload)
  - Freefly Systems (Alta X2 cited as brand-name equivalent UAS)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Two heavy-lift UAS compatible with the 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
    - 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°F and 100°F
    - Includes 8 flight batteries, 1 rapid charger, operator training, and technical documentation
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - UAS must be compatible with the Rohde & Schwarz AMS payload
  - Offerors may propose equivalent products if all salient characteristics are met
  - Compliance with FAA Part 107 and specific environmental and safety standards is required
  - Delivery required within 60 days after order, subject to manufacturer availability

### Description

<p>The government requires two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The specific components listed below are for the Rohde &amp; 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.</p>

<p>Offerors may propose equivalent products, provided that their solution meets all salient characteristics outlined below. Offerors proposing an &ldquo;equal&rdquo; solution are strongly encouraged to provide a point-by-point narrative explaining how their proposed system meets each salient characteristic.</p>

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