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Notice of Intent to Sole Source- NEROS Drone Parts and Training

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice · FA558726SSNEROSDrones

posted 31 August 2026 · closed 7 September 2026 · NAICS 334519 · PSC 1550

Summary

The U.S. Department of the Air Force, 48th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK intends to sole‑source a purchase of five NEROS Archer 8‑inch block 2 drones and associated Train‑the‑Trainer (T3) training. The acquisition is notable because it directly procures an advanced unmanned aerial system and the required training to maintain operational certification.

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