Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PMA-263 COMMON HARDWARE AND SUSTAINMENT

    Sol. 243-26-70PresolicitationPATUXENT RIVER, MD
    Open · 9d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    9
    closes Jun 12, 2026
    POSTED
    May 28, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336411
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    1550
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense intends to extend an IDIQ contract with Insitu, Inc. for RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle UAS hardware and services. This includes air vehicles, payloads, maintenance, and training. Insitu is the sole source for these requirements, and this notice is for informational purposes only, with no commitment to solicit or award contracts.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    243-26-70
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    May 28, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 12, 2026
    NAICS Code
    336411AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    1550
    Primary Contact
    Heather Buckler
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20670-5000
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    The Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) Aircraft Program Management Office (AIR PMO) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Integrated Product Team (IPT), at Patuxent River Maryland announces its intention to extend the ordering period of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (N0001922D0038) with Insitu, Inc. 118 E Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA 98605 by 6 months. The IDIQ will maintain Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders to procure RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle UAS hardware and services.

    The type of supplies and services to be procured under this IDIQ will include RQ-21A and ScanEagle air vehicles; payloads; turrets; spares and support equipment; training; Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance; Field Service Representative (FSR) services; travel; basic life support services, land and ship site surveys; hardware site activation; hardware installs; repairs; and program management.

    GENERAL INFORMATION: Insitu, Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the UAS, and is the only available source known to possess technical data, unique logistics support experience, sufficient knowledge and familiarity with the design and related specifications of the RQ-21A and ScanEagle UAS.  Insitu has the requisite knowledge, experience and capabilities to perform the required technical efforts within the required timeframe.  

    This synopsis is published for information purposes only. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). 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. 

    Key dates

    1. May 28, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 12, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    PMA-263 COMMON HARDWARE AND SUSTAINMENT is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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