Notice ID: 4608c14356bb4320b3a09fcfb53d99d0Presolicitation
Competitive Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services, (PMA-263)
Archived on December 20, 2025. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO(U&W), PMA-263, at Patuxent River, Maryland, announces its intention to establish and issue delivery orders under four (4) Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) for land and sea-based Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services on a limited source basis to:
- AeroVironment (AV), 900 Innovators Way, Simi Valley, CA
- Insitu, Inc. (Insitu), East Columbia Way, Bingen, WA
- Shield AI (Shield), 600 West Broadway, San Diego, CA
- Textron Systems (Textron), 124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, MD
PMA-263 has a requirement to provide UAS ISR services in support of multiple combatant commands. Contractors will be responsible for resources to produce sensor data, such as trained personnel, non-developmental UAS equipment, certifications, operation and maintenance, spares and product support. Contracted services would be in direct support of ISR missions requiring around the clock imagery and other sensor capability in support of those missions.
It is intended that these companies will compete for each opportunity and the successful offeror will be awarded the resulting delivery order under a corresponding BOA. It is anticipated that these services will support domestic and coalition military partners in combat and contingency operations based on Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs), Fleet Top Level Requirements (TLR), and other operational requirements documents.
This synopsis is published for information purposes only. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Navy
Office:NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Posted:November 20, 2025
NAICS:541370: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:L015: TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Presolicitation
Place of Performance:Not specified
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Heather Buckler
Secondary Contact
Kristen Ferro
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
243-25-195- Pre-Solicitation
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- Pre-SolicitationCurrentNov 20, 2025
Competitive Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services, (PMA-263)
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
243-25-195
Archive Date
Dec 20, 2025
Office Address
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000