The Demand Signal: Robotics

Procurement intelligence from OODA · Reading what government intends to buy.

PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · FA521526Q0048

posted 18 September 2026 · closed 22 September 2026 · NAICS 336411 · PSC 1550 · 4 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking to procure a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) that meets regulatory, technology, capacity, maintenance, and delivery requirements, including autonomous operation, vertical take‑off/landing, a 65 kg payload, removable batteries, spare parts, software, hardware, and training. This acquisition provides PACAF with a capable, ready‑to‑use drone platform for operational use in Hawaii and elsewhere.

View the official notice ↗

Want to know why the government is buying what they buy? Subscribe to the OODA Daily Pulse

The OODA Daily Pulse Report provides a detailed summary of the top technology, cybersecurity and global risks of the day. Our analysts curate stories, articles and insights from hundreds of vetted sources to inform your decisions and our research team provides long form context on topics destined to be of importance. Delivered free to your inbox five days a week at 10:00am.

Subscribe to the OODA Daily Pulse