Fixed-Wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) WingtraRay "or Equal
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA805126Q4007
NAICS
336411
PSC
1550
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
August 24, 2026
Response due
August 31, 2026
Place of performance
65980, TX
Description
Statement of Work
Fixed-Wing VTOL precision mapping sUAS Training and Technical Support
Revision 1
24 August 2026
1. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide one (1) fixed-wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) small
Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), associated payloads, accessories, and OEM-certified
training and technical support services as detailed herein.
2. Equipment Requirements
The Contractor shall deliver quantity one (1) Wingtra Ray sUAS "or equal." If an "or equal"
system is proposed, it shall meet or exceed the following salient characteristics:
Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement
Configuration Fixed-wing Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL)
configuration capable of takeoff and landing in confined
areas.
Weight & Payload 6 kilogram (kg) or less maximum take-off weight;
interchangeable payload capacity of 1300 grams or less.
Endurance Flight times greater than 25 minutes.
Weather Resistance Ingress Protection (IP) 53 rating; operable in ≥9 m/s
sustained winds and ≥14 m/s gusts.
Altitude Limits 3,000 meters Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) maximum
launch altitude; 3,500 m AMSL ceiling.
Positioning Redundant Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with
survey grade accuracy. PPK enabled workflow is required
for geospatial mapping products.
Command & Control Encrypted primary C2 datalink with an operational range >3
km.
Safety Systems Parachute system (manual and automatic) with a 4 m/s sink
rate.
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Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement
Compliance Compliant with FY2020 NDAA Section 848, FY2023
NDAA Section 817, and FY2024 NDAA Sections 1821-
1833.
Cleared List Status sUAS must be actively listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List.
Operations Over People Category 3 Operations Over People (OOP) compliant per 14
CFR § 107.125 and § 107.130.
License The sUAS shall be provided with manufacturer-supported
Department of War (DoW) Required Blue License provided
in perpetuity.
Oblique Payload Sensor Capable of capturing high-resolution 3D structural data with
a Ground Sample Distance (GSD) of 1.5 cm/px or better from
standard operational altitudes (150–200 ft AGL).
Precision Nadir Payload
Sensor
Capable of high-precision mapping achieving a nadir GSD of
0.6 cm/px or better at 150 ft AGL.
Telephoto Inspection Sensor Capable of ultra-high resolution GSD of 0.30 cm/px or better
at 200 ft AGL.
MicaSense RedEdge-P
Mount
Detachable payload mount capable of attaching an industry-
standard, NDAA-compliant sUAS Multispectral sensor to the
fixed-wing VTOL platform.
Blue Approved Tablet One (1) Blue approved tablet for use as a Ground Control
Station (GCS) with software/apps for mission planning, data
capture, Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) and geotagging (to
include software updates and support for 3 years). Tablet
shall come with all required accessories for operation (e.g.
charging cable).
sUAS Travel Case One (1) heavy-duty, rugged transport case featuring TSA-
compliant padlockable latches. The case must include foam
inserts to securely house the VTOL aircraft, at least two (2)
spare battery sets, a dual battery charger, GCS tablet, and
payload modules. Note: Due to the physical dimensions of
fixed-wing/VTOL platforms, the case must be rated for
standard commercial airline checked baggage.
Heavy Flyer Kit Accessory kit include:
1. One (1) accessory hardcase
2. Three (3) flight battery sets
3. One (1) field charging kit with dock and cables
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Parameter Salient Characteristic Requirement
4. One (1) anemometer
5. Three (3) pairs of spare propellers
6. Two (2) SD cards
7. One (1) USB-C/SD adapter
8. One (1) T10 Torx handtool or OEM required tool for
assembly/disassembly
9. Replacement wear-and-tear high use parts for the
sUAS system (e.g. for WingtraRay includes 3 pairs
of propellers; 2 landing gear fins; tail
bumper/landing gear; and 1 Winglet pair).
Delivery 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
3. Training Requirements
The Contractor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified training for
Government personnel to enable safe, efficient operation and field maintenance of the VTOL
UAS platform.
3.1 Instructors, Curriculum & Scheduling
Instructors & Curriculum: All training shall be conducted by OEM-certified instructors
utilizing Department of the Air Force sUAS Lead Command (AFSOC) approved vendor Unit
Initial Training (Unit IT) curriculum.
Scheduling & Coordination: The Contractor shall complete all training no later than 12
months after contract award. The Contractor shall finalize scheduled training dates within ten
(10) calendar days of receiving a written request from the Government.
3.2 In-Person Operator Training (Initial / Basic)
The Contractor shall facilitate an in-person Operator Training course for up to four (4)
Government personnel at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The training shall consist of
classroom instruction and hands-on field flight operations. (Note: The Government will
coordinate and provide airspace authorization for all flight training). The curriculum shall
include:
• System Overview: Assembly, disassembly, unboxing, transport, and storage of the airframe,
payloads, and ground control station.
• Mission Planning: Operation of mission planning software (e.g., WingtraPilot) for area
mapping, flight parameters, and safety geofences.
• Flight Operations: Execution of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checklists; VTOL
takeoff, transition to forward flight, landing, and manual override procedures.
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• Emergency Procedures: Identification and response protocols for system warnings, datalink
loss, GPS degradation, automated return-to-home (RTH), and parachute deployment.
• Data Processing: Execution of Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) corrections (e.g., via
WingtraHUB) and flight log extraction to achieve a minimum of 3 cm absolute accuracy.
Deliverable: The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Completion and OEM Basic Operator
Certification for each attendee who suc…
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