77th Aviation Training Drones

The Arkansas Army National Guard is seeking a vendor to provide a complete, brand-name or equal, First Person View (FPV) UAS training package for five students. The package must include five individual kits, each with a 5-inch propeller class quadcopter, F7 processor-based flight controller, brushless motors, long-range control system, FPV goggles, and other components. The vendor must also provide 40 hours of instructor-led training and ongoing support. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, and the award will be based on best value to the government, considering factors such as technical capability, past performance, and price. • The UAS must be classified as a Group 1 UAS, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 0-20 pounds. • The vendor must provide documentation of its supply chain for critical components. • The vendor must provide a 'Country of Origin' or 'Declaration of Final Manufacturing' statement for critical components. • The training must cover basic flight, safety procedures, advanced FPV maneuvers, and field-level maintenance.