Request for Quotes (RFQ) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System
Archived on July 4, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The potential purchase will consist of the procurement of the Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System, as identified in the paragraph below:
The TACO cart will be a transportable platform-either a cart or wagon-equipped with wheels to allow for smooth, stable movement to and from the flight line, whether pulled or carried. It will be rugged and weatherproof designed with several entry points for convenient access. Inside, a shock-mounted rack system will provide secure mounting for internal components. The system will have a cooling capability to prevent overheating while in use outdoors in hot summer climates in locations such as deserts throughout the southwestern United States. The TACO cart should be no larger than approximately 92.5" wide x 90" high and approximately 176" long including a 48" minimum hitch.
Written responses to this RFQ shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Responses to this RFQ are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST. 19 June 2026 and should be sent to shelby.olsen@us.af.mil. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFQ. The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received.
Note: This solicitation has been updated as of 21 May 2026. Attachment 1- Test and Check Out (TACO) Cart SOW Rev1 has been updated. Attachment titled "TACO Cart FFQ Clarifications" has been added. The due date for responses to this solicitation is 19 June 2026.
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| Special Notice | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | May 21, 2026 | 1.15 MB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | May 21, 2026 | 394.37 KB | |||
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | May 21, 2026 | 314.04 KB | |||
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | May 21, 2026 | 10.25 KB | |||
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | May 21, 2026 | 229.86 KB | |||
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Lifecycle
FA8689- Market Research
- Combined Synopsis
- Special NoticeMar 24, 2026
Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity - Speed Loader Agile Pod
- Market ResearchApr 1, 2026
Request for Information (RFI) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System
- 2×Combined SynopsisCurrentApr 23, 2026
Request for Quotes (RFQ) MQ-9 Test and Check Out (TACO) Telemetry Receiver System
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA8689
Archive Date
Jul 4, 2026
Office Address
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7101