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U.S. Department Of Defense·Alabama

FY26 AFJROTC VEX AIR Competition Drones - Intent to Sole Source

Closes 7/17/2026$100k – $500kSole Source
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Description

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is seeking to acquire VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles to support and enhance their existing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training framework. The drones will enable cadets to transition from basic flight and coding concepts to applied operational skills, including hands-on flight control, maneuvering, system sustainment, troubleshooting, and team-based coordination in dynamic training environments. The contract is expected to be awarded to VEX Robotics, but other companies can respond to this notice to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting the requirements. The key aspects of the job include: * Providing VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles * Supporting and enhancing the existing UAS training framework * Enabling cadets to develop applied operational skills * Including hands-on flight control, maneuvering, system sustainment, troubleshooting, and team-based coordination in dynamic training environments

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Contact

John Dixon(Contract Specialist)

[email protected]

(334) 953-6663

Key dates

Opened
6/9/2026
Questions due
7/17/2026
Closes
7/17/2026
Duration
365 days

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
339930
Solicitation №
F2XJA76154AW01

Budget estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

The budget amount for this contract is not explicitly stated in the document. However, based on the requirement for VEX AIR Competition Drone bundles, the budget amount could be estimated to be in the range of $100,000 to $500,000. This estimation is based on the assumption that the contract will involve the purchase of a significant number of drone bundles, and the cost of each bundle could be in the range of $1,000 to $5,000. The actual budget amount could be higher or lower, depending on the specific requirements of the contract and the number of drone bundles purchased. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the number of drone bundles required, the cost of each bundle, and any additional services or support that may be required.

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