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Sources Sought

UAS Drone Blue Cleared or Select lists compliant BPA

Federal Sources Sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE for New York. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

SolicitationW911S225QSUAS
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 12, 2025
Response deadlineJuly 31, 2030
Place of performanceFort Drum, New York, 13602, USA
ClassificationNAICS 336411 · PSC 1550
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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Agency/Office: MICC � Fort Drum Location/MICC Fort Drum Title: FY25-30 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) This synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a future RFQ. It shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to contract for any service. The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this synopsis. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Not responding to this announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any are issued. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Drum, NY is seeking to identify multiple Small Businesses with the interest and resources to enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) and repair parts under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this industry is 1,500 employees. The Product Service Code is 1550 Unmanned Aircraft. Potential offeror must be an authorized distributor of at least one of the Blue UAS Cleared or Select lists. That can be found here https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas-cleared-list. The Blue UAS Cleared List are those approved drones providing options for the evolving mission needs of DoD users. These drones are compliant with current law and policy, validated as cyber-secure and are available for DoD purchase and operation. The drones identified with a checkmark are Blue UAS Select. These have been added to the list in response to partner organization needs and through competitive processes. These platforms have an Authority to Operate (ATO) and have undergone additional cybersecurity and performance-based assessments. Offerors need to provide documentation, such as an approval letter or reseller agreement, confirming they are an authorized reseller listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List The Offeror must be registered in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for contract payment. To register and access WAWF, go to https://piee.eb.mil/. As prescribed in FAR 4.1102, interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS Code 336411. Representations and Certifications must also be on record. SAM registration is free and done through the website at https://www.sam.gov. This procurement will be 100% Small Business Set Aside for this requirement and currently registered in Small Business Administration (SBA). Instructions to Interested Parties: If your small business organization has the potential capacity to perform these Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and is interested in being considered for inclusion in this procurement BPA, respond electronically to the point of contact information below. Responses must reference �FY25-30 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)� in the subject field, be in Portable Document Format (PDF), submitted electronically to SFC Francisco, Jeffrey @ jeffrey.o.francisco.mil@army.mil, SSG Gould, Justin @ justin.c.gould5.mil@army.mil, MSG Timmons, David @ david.b.timmons.mil@army.mil with a courtesy copy to Mr. Ernie Ixtlahuac @ ernie.a.ixtlahuac.civ@army.mil and Ms. Jennifer Earl-Schultheis @ jennifer.l.earl-schultheis.civ@army.mil include the following: 1) UEI Number 2) CAGE Code 3) Tax ID Number 4) POC�s name, physical address, email address, and telephone number 5) Website address 6) Small business size, socioeconomic categories, and type of ownership for the organization 7) Capability Statement 8) Approved letter or agreement as an authorized distributor of at least one Blue UAS Select or Cleared list. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE ARMY
Contracting officeW6QM MICC-FT DRUM
Office addressFORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, USA

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