The US Department of Defense is procuring a small unmanned aircraft system for PACAF. The system must be autonomous, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, carry a payload of up to 65 kg within dimensions of up to 82 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm, and fly up to 30 km on one charge from a removable battery. Requirements also include extra batteries for two complete swap outs, a standard spare parts kit, control software, training for 2 personnel at vendor facility or for a team of 4 at Hickam, AFB Hawaii, and delivery 180 days after the date of contract.
AI summary of the notice · the full notice text is below
Small Unmanned Aircraft System:
1. Regulatory Requirements:
a. Meets requirements for DOW sUAS acquisitions IAW FY 2020 NDAA (Section 848) and FY 2024 NDAA (Section 1821-1825).
2.Technology and Capacity Requirements:
a. Autonomous/programmable (can operate without direct/continuous pilot inputs)
b. Vertical takeoff and landing
c. Carry a payload up to 65 kg, with dimensions of up to 82 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm
d. Powered by a removable battery with a range of up to 30 km on one charge
e. Include extra batteries (enough for 2 complete swap outs) and battery chargers
f. Standard spare parts kit(any parts that will need replaced within a certain number of months or flight hours after purchase and use of the sUAS)
g. Any software needed to control/program drone
h. Any non-standard hardware needed to control/program drone (if software can't be connected to commercial laptop or mobile device)
i. Training for 2 personnel to be trained at vendor facility or cost for vendor training team to come to Hickam, AFB Hawaii to train team of 4 personnel on drone operation and maintenance
3. Maintenance Requirements:
a. Charging batteries
b. Replacing parts from the included spare parts kit
c. All other routine maintenance as described in the vendor provided training course
4. Delivery and Installation Requirements:
a. Delivery 180 days after date of contract
b. Include detailed user manuals, maintenance guides, and inventory lists for all components.
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