U.S. Department of Defense
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7-inch FPV Quadcopters and Kits

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 15, 2026 · 21:27 UTC
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Offers due in 5 days
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

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The Air Force needs a small business to supply 7-inch FPV quadcopters, unassembled kits, and pilot kits for training.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?

The Air Force needs 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).

  • What's the contract structure and timeline?

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes, not a solicitation. The notice doesn't say.

  • How will they pick the winner?

The notice doesn't say.

  • When and how do you bid?

Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by Monday, 20 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.

Primary point of contact

Name
SSgt Justin DeJesus
Email
justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil
Phone
(229) 257-2084

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