Intent to Sole Source Archer 8" Drone Platform

The 25th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve has a requirement to procure 20 Archer 8" FPV Drones and respective training for 20 Marines to operate and utilize drones in an operational atmosphere. The drone system is a necessary requirement to ensure that the Government maintains a primary FPV system that is commonly utilized across the entire DOW. The key features of the Archer Drone platform include enhanced communication, surveillance, and ordnance capabilities. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Neros Technologies, INC. • The contract is for the procurement of 20 Archer 8" FPV Drones and associated support equipment and training services. • The drone system is required to ensure the Government maintains a primary FPV system that is commonly utilized across the entire DOW. • The Archer Drone platform delivers a combination of operational range and payload capacity within a compact form. • The platform is already fielded as the primary FPV system across the Marines Corps and other Department of War branches.