Unmanned Drone Platform, hardware, and training

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The Government is seeking Fifteen (15) each 10" Digital FPV unmanned drone systems, two (2) Mobile Ground Control Stations, peripheral operational hardware, connectivity systems, field support equipment, and a comprehensive on-site five (5) day Operator and Instructor Training Course at Stennis Space Center, MS. Please submit a capability statement detailing a drone system and support platform that can meet the specifications required below. Airframe & Propulsion: 10-inch rotary-wing strike platform capable of carrying a minimum payload of 2.5 kg, with cruise speeds of at least 40 mph and maximum burst speeds of 105 mph. Endurance & Operational Range: Minimum endurance of 40 minutes flight time under standard operational payload configurations, with a minimum flight range of 35 km and RF command/control datalink capability up to 90 km. Sensors & Vision Pipeline: Factory-integrated dual Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) camera payload optimized for both daylight and low-light/night tactical reconnaissance and terminal guidance. Autonomous Terminal Guidance (ATG): Integrated onboard computer-vision AI terminal guidance engine capable of autonomous target acquisition, terminal lock-on, and target engagement in GNSS-denied, heavily jammed, or lost-link conditions. Encryption & RF Architecture: Digital transmission architecture operating within the 4.9–5.9 GHz band utilizing AES-256 encryption, open MAVLink telemetry protocol, and full compatibility with the MANTRAS encrypted aerial mesh network. Fully integrated, field-deployable C2 infrastructure designed for high mobility and operator training: Compliance & Certification: Full compliance with NDAA procurement standards and active inclusion on the DoD Blue UAS Cleared List. All hardware and firmware components must be f