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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE For Market Research Purposes Only TITLE: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with Terminal Guidance Systems REFERENCE NUMBER: PANMCC-26-P-0000 045137 ISSUING OFFICE: MICC-Fort Riley DATE ISSUED: 28 April 2026 RESPONSES DUE: 5 May 2026 1.0 DESCRIPTION This is a Sources Sought notice issued for market research purposes only to identify sources capable of providing a UAS spanning U.S. Department of War (DoW) Group 1 and Group 2 classifications. The information received will be used for acquisition planning and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a response. 2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The U.S. Army is seeking potential sources with the capability to manufacture and deliver a UAS platform and configuration across U.S. DoW Groups 1 and 2. The systems are intended for one-way attack missions and must incorporate advanced terminal guidance features. The vendor must be a high-volume manufacturer with a secure and integrated supply chain. 3.0 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Interested parties must demonstrate the capability to meet the following requirements: 3.1 System and Platform Requirements: UAS Groups: Offer multiple drone platforms and configurations across both U.S. DoD Groups 1 and 2. Size Variants: Platforms must be available with propeller sizes ranging from 3.5 inches to 15 inches. Payload Capacity: Systems must support various payload capacities up to a maximum of 5 kg. First Person View (FPV): All systems must provide an FPV capability for the operator. Night Operations: Systems must be equipped with IR/Low-Light camera capabilities. 3.2 Terminal Guidance System: All platforms must incorporate an integral operator-engaged auto-target and auto-engagement mechanism for terminal guidance. The system must include a "pixel-lock" capability, allowing the operator to designate a target within the video feed. The Ground Control Station (GCS) must provide real-time visual confirmation of the target lock. The operator must have the ability to override and cancel the terminal guidance engagement at any point before impact. 3.3 Supply Chain and Manufacturing: Component Integration and Security: To ensure the highest levels of system integrity, performance, and supply chain security, the Government has a strong preference for solutions where all critical components (defined as the flight controller, Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), antennas, motors, and GPS modules) are designed and manufactured by the single Original Equipment …

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