TEAL Drone (Black Widow)

The Air Force Materiel Command is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (FA8052R260100) for a highly specialized, NDAA‑compliant small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) – the TEAL “Black Widow” drone – to support standard tactical observation and advanced integration with manned combat assets. The system must meet NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817 requirements, be listed on the DIU Blue List (as of 20 Apr 2026), and provide exclusive Manned‑Unmanned Teaming (MUM‑T) capability to deliver live video and target telemetry directly to an in‑flight F‑35 for kinetic ordnance delivery. Additional mandatory features include native integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), a non‑subscription cost model (no recurring software licensing, support, or warranty fees), and a rugged, portable airframe weighing 3.6 lb with 35 minutes endurance and advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R). Responses are due 27 Apr 2026, and performance will be in San Antonio, Texas.

Notice ID

c0b8dd51f68a485aa5c15684bd8221eb

Solicitation Number

FA8052R260100

NAICS Code

336411

Classification Code

1550