U.S. Department of Defense
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Drones

U.S. Department of Defense
Amended Jul 9, 2026 · 04:00 UTC
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Offers due in 5 days

The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture drones.

Key Details

The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture drones. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, and the period of performance is not specified. The evaluation basis is not mentioned. The notice doesn't say when the award is expected.

  • What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture drones. The notice doesn't mention specific quantities or technical standards.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price, but the period of performance is not specified. The notice doesn't mention a delivery schedule or expected start date.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't mention the evaluation basis.
  • When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted via email to samson.reeves@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil by July 13, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (CDT).

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory deadline for questions on July 1, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (CDT).

If you're interested, do this first

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

Primary point of contact

Name
Taylor Norris
Email
taylor.norris@us.af.mil
Phone
(325) 696-2353

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