INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR DRONE OTA CONSORTIUM

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
W58RGZ-26-2-SN01
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Posted Date
Friday, May 29, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, May 28, 2031
PSC Code
1550
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Not specified
Status
Active

Description

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR DRONE OTA CONSORTIUM The Department of War (DoW) invites industry and academic partners to apply for participation in the newly established DoW Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium. Executed under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 4022, this Consortium serves as a streamlined acquisition channel designed to accelerate the rapid prototyping and subsequent fielding of innovative drone systems and warfighter solutions. Purpose and Scope The DoW Drone OTA Consortium bridges the critical gap between the Government and the commercial technology sector. Governed by a Government Steering Committee (GSC), the Consortium facilitates the rapid solicitation, evaluation, and award of Prototype and Production OTAs addressing specific Ar

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for aircraft manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.