# SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301395885

NRL planned sole-source purchase of Freefly ASTRO MAX and associated drone equipment

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-27-Q-1301395885
**NAICS:** 336411

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, plans a sole-source purchase centered on Freefly Systems’ ASTRO MAX, with an attached RFQ summary listing a broader drone and payload equipment package.
- **Procurement approach:** NRL indicates it intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Freefly Systems Inc.; this notice is not a competitive solicitation.
- **Equipment listed in the attachment:** 1 Sentera 6X multispectral sensor with gimbal, 1 ASTRO MAX, 1 RTK GPS ground station, 1 Skyview payload mount, 2 spare propeller sets, 1 spare-parts kit, 2 camera lenses, 1 LR1 payload, 1 travel case, 2 fast chargers, and 8 batteries.
- **Important scope note:** The initial notice identifies ASTRO MAX as the planned sole-source purchase, while the attached RFQ summary lists the additional equipment above. The notice does not clarify whether all listed items are within the sole-source purchase.
- **Requirements and response:** No detailed specifications or delivery requirements are provided in the supplied summaries. Interested parties may submit capability information explaining how competition would benefit the Government.
- **Classification:** NAICS 336411; PSC 1550. The notice says simplified acquisition procedures will be used.

### Description

<p>NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE<br />
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or<br />
request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.<br />
Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.<br />
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Freefly<br />
Systems Inc. , Woodinville, WA to furnish: ASTRO MAX<br />
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<br />
336411 with the size standard of 1500. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code<br />
(PSC) procurement is 1550.<br />
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:<br />
 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the<br />
simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.<br />
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement<br />
within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show<br />
clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.<br />
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not<br />
to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete<br />
this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion<br />
of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability<br />
information will be provided.<br />
The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.@navy.mil<br />
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301395885 on your<br />
correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.</p>

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