Outdoor Small Uncrewed Aircraft System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is procuring an Outdoor Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) for its Public Safety Research Division. This unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number NB671000-26-01304, covers commercial products including a complete airframe, operator control unit, and specialized attachments such as RTK/PPK GPS, a payload dropper, a parachute, a spotlight, and a speaker system. Evaluation follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quoters must submit firm-fixed-price proposals in three volumes: Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions. The technical volume requires a cross-reference matrix mapping the proposed equipment to the Statement of Work. Amendment 01 extended the response deadline to June 8, 2026, and set a question deadline for June 5, 2026. Hardware must comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), featuring at least a 40-minute flight time, 360-degree obstacle avoidance, and IP55 or IP54 environmental ratings. NIST has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for an Outdoor Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) using FAR Part 12 commercial procedures. The NIST Public Safety Research Division (PSCR) requires an outdoor-capable sUAS for flight testing, simulator comparisons, and link loss research.