15--Freefly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 140D0426Q0044
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AI-generated · Jan 08, 2026A sole-source blanket purchase agreement with Freefly Systems Inc. is being pursued to supply the Freefly Alta X, Astro Max UAS, any future Freefly UAS and prototypes, and related payloads and accessories (including payloads, batteries, chargers, future ground control stations, tablets, etc.) required for DOI operations. The Alta X and Astro Max UAS meet or exceed Office of Aviation standards for unmanned aircraft under 55 pounds max takeoff weight and can support multiple payloads, including IGNIS 2; they comply with FAR 52.240-1 and related drone security restrictions covering foreign entities.
This is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be honored. Firms that believe they can meet the requirements should submit information about their products and services to the Contracting Officer by the response date. Submissions will be evaluated, but the government may decide to proceed with sole-source negotiations and an award to Freefly Systems Inc. if no adequate responses are received.
This is a sole source notice of intent. The Department of Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate intends to negotiate a sole source blanket purchase agreement with Freefly Systems Inc. for the Freefly Alta X, Astro Max UAS, any future Freefly UAS and prototypes, as well as other payloads and other accessories (payloads, batteries, chargers, future Ground Control Stations, tablets, etc.) needed for Department of Interior (DOI) operations. The Freefly Alta X and Astro Max UAS meets and/or exceeds the Office of Aviation (OAS) standards and requirements for a UAS under 55lbs max takeoff weight and payload capacity that exceeds necessary requirements for multiple payloads, including the IGNIS 2. This UAS complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Drone Security Drone Act Cover Foreign Entities. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services to the Contracting Officer by the response date of this notice. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Boles at stephanie_boles@ibc.doi.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation and award with Freefly Systems Inc.
From Special Notice posted on Jan 07, 2026The Department of Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate intends to negotiate a sole source blanket purchase agreement with Freefly Systems Inc. for the Freefly Alta X, Astro Max UAS, any future Freefly UAS and prototypes, as well as other payloads and other accessories (payloads, batteries, chargers, future Ground Control Stations, tablets, etc.) needed for Department of Interior (DOI) operations. The Freefly Alta X and Astro Max UAS meets and/or exceeds the Office of Aviation (OAS) standards and requirements for a UAS under 55lbs max takeoff weight and payload capacity that exceeds necessary requirements for multiple payloads, including the IGNIS. This UAS complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Drone Security Drone Act - Cover Foreign Entities. This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services to the Contracting Officer by the response date of this notice. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Boles at stephanie_boles@ibc.doi.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation and award with Freefly Systems Inc.
From Presolicitation posted on Jan 27, 2026Notice history
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Special Notice Posted Jan 07, 2026
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Jan 27, 2026View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Special Notice → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Jan 22, 2026 → Feb 11, 2026
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