Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Services

Description: NOAA is seeking small businesses under Solicitation 1305M226Q0069 for a multiple-award IDIQ supporting its Autonomous and Uncrewed Technology Operations (AUTO) program through UAS Data-as-a-Service. Contractors would furnish supported UAS platforms, personnel, equipment, transportation, mission operations, data storage and transmission, capability development, and program management for marine-resource surveys, meteorological observations, ocean exploration, and hydrographic mapping. The procurement is a total small-business set-aside rather than a grant, has a five-year ordering period from award, and responses are due September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.