What types of agencies buy Drone Operations services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Drone Operations services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Drone Operations contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Drone Operations?

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How competitive are Drone Operations government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Drone Operations can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Drone Operations Government Contracts

12 government contract opportunities classified as Drone Operations, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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7 federal contract opportunities classified as Drone Operations.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

GROUP 2 OR GROUP 3 UAS SUPPORT (MAY 2026)

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The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources for Group 2 or Group 3 UAS support for a training exercise in South Georgia, scheduled for May 2026. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing drone operations and training services. Interested parties should respond with their …

Posted Apr 15, 2026Due Apr 17, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 611430Sol: FA483026Q0019

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

EXERCISE DRONE SUPPORT

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The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide drone operations for military training exercises. The services will include operating Group 3 UASs for threat detection and targeting during a scheduled exercise in mid-April. Interested bidders must submit their quotes by March 17, 2026, and ensure complianc…

Posted Mar 16, 2026Due Mar 17, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 611430Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: FA483026Q0015

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

UAV TRACKING SYSTEM

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The Department of Defense is seeking a suite of hardware and services for a UAV tracking system, including real-time monitoring of drone operations. The system must feature compact transmitters, receiver stations, and a cloud-based portal for situational awareness. Installation support and software are also required. T…

Posted Sep 8, 2025Due Sep 15, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334511Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: W911S225U1981

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DRONE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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The Department of Defense is soliciting quotes for a Drone Operations Management System under RFQ FA441825Q0073. This is a total small business set-aside, and responses are due by 17 September 2025. The procurement is for a commercial service, and all necessary details are provided in the solicitation documents.

Posted Sep 5, 2025Due Sep 17, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334511Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: FA441825Q0073

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Drone Operations Management System

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The Department of Defense is soliciting quotes for a Drone Operations Management System under RFQ FA441825Q0073. This is a total small business set-aside, and responses must be submitted electronically by 12 September 2025, 2:00 PM EST. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 334511.

Posted Sep 2, 2025Due Sep 12, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334511Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: FA441825Q0073

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

GLOBAL HAWK SKYRANGE PROGRAM

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NASA/AFRC seeks engineering, manufacturing, and technical support for the Global Hawk Skyrange Program. This opportunity is a sources sought notice for capabilities and qualifications, with a sole source contract modification intended for Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Responses are due by August 19, 2025.

Posted Aug 12, 2025Due Aug 19, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 488190Sol: 80AFRC25SS011

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

HIGH ALTITUDE, LONG DURATION UAS FLIGHT SERVICES OVER WILDLAND FIRES

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NASA is seeking high altitude, long duration UAS flight services for monitoring wildland fires. This opportunity is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation, and interested bidders should refer to the attached documents for detailed requirements and submission guidelines.

Posted Aug 12, 2025Due Aug 18, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 336411Sol: 80NSSC25909960Q

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