SOURCES SOUGHT: Outdoor Small Uncrewed Aircraft System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify firms—large and small—that can supply one outdoor‑flight capable Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) airframe with operator control unit and required attachments, as described in the attached draft specifications. The sUAS will be used by the Public Safety Research Division for laboratory demonstrations, flight‑testing of a drone simulator, and development of standard test methods for first‑responder UAS link‑loss research. This Sources‑Sought notice (NAICS 336411, small‑business size standard 1,500 employees) is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for responses. Interested vendors should submit an electronic capability statement (≤ 5 pages) that includes company profile (employees, UEI, CAGE), product name, manufacturer and country of origin, specification sheets, typical lead time (including installation and training), verification of small‑business status, and any other pertinent information (sales brochures will not be considered). If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the eventual procurement will be set aside for small‑business categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB). Responses must be submitted to the point of contact, Clifford Nicholson (clifford.nicholson@nist.gov).

Notice ID

c31931827e8147b8b98306ed0bcfc3e6

Solicitation Number

NB671000-26-01304

NAICS Code

336411

Classification Code

1550