Action Kit: US Army Bumblebee V2 Drone Interceptor Debut

Event Type: Contract Vehicle

Severity: MEDIUM

Market Opportunity: Counter-UAS, Force Protection, Rapid Acquisition Pathways

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Immediate Actions (This Week)

• [ ] Review your capability statement for alignment with counter-UAS, drone interceptor technology, and force protection solutions under NAICS 336411, 336413, 334511, and 541712
• [ ] Audit current supply chain for NDAA Section 848 and 889 compliance—identify any foreign components or covered telecommunications equipment that would disqualify your offering
• [ ] Identify teaming partners with proven counter-drone technology, electronic warfare capabilities, or existing Army Global Response Force relationships
• [ ] Monitor SAM.gov for follow-on solicitations related to counter-UAS systems, FPV interceptors, or force protection technologies using the NAICS codes and agencies identified in this event
• [ ] Document your ITAR compliance posture—ensure technical data controls, facility registration (if applicable), and export control procedures are current
• [ ] Flag this contract vehicle (rapid acquisition pathway/OTA) in your capture pipeline as a model for future Army counter-UAS procurements

Short-Term Actions (30 Days)

• [ ] Develop or update technical white paper on counter-UAS capabilities, emphasizing NDAA-compliant components, domestic manufacturing, and rapid deployment timelines
• [ ] Engage Army Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) to understand upcoming requirements
• [ ] Map your solution to Army Global Response Force operational requirements—speed of deployment, field maintenance, interoperability with existing C-UAS architecture
• [ ] Conduct DFARS 252.225-7009 (Buy American Act) gap analysis—verify domestic content thresholds for any hardware components in your counter-UAS offering
• [ ] Build cost model for rapid acquisition timelines—OTA and other streamlined pathways often require firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-incentive-fee structures with accelerated delivery schedules
• [ ] Establish relationships with Army Contracting Command and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) points of contact for emerging counter-UAS technologies

Long-Term Actions (90+ Days)

• [ ] Pursue Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortium membership (e.g., National Armaments Consortium, National Security Innovation Network) to position for similar rapid acquisition opportunities
• [ ] Invest in NDAA-compliant supply chain hardening—develop domestic sourcing for critical components, establish alternative suppliers, and document compliance in your quality management system
• [ ] Build past performance portfolio targeting counter-UAS, electronic warfare, or unmanned systems contracts—even small SBIR/STTR awards strengthen your positioning for follow-on production contracts
• [ ] Develop strategic capture plan for Army force protection modernization—track Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) initiatives, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) programs, and counter-UAS roadmaps
• [ ] Establish test and evaluation partnerships—access to Army test ranges, proving grounds, or third-party C-UAS evaluation facilities strengthens your technical credibility
• [ ] Monitor legislative developments around NDAA Section 848 expansions, foreign entity restrictions, and Buy American Act modernization that could impact future counter-UAS procurements

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Compliance Checklist

This event involves multiple regulatory compliance surfaces. Ensure your organization meets these requirements before pursuing related opportunities:

NDAA Section 848 (Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Drones)

• [ ] Verify no drone components are manufactured, assembled, or sourced from covered foreign entities (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea)
• [ ] Document country of origin for all flight controllers, cameras, sensors, and communication modules
• [ ] Establish supplier certification process requiring NDAA compliance attestations

NDAA Section 889 (Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment)

• [ ] Audit all telecommunications and video surveillance components for covered entities (Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua)
• [ ] Ensure no covered equipment in your corporate IT infrastructure or product supply chain
• [ ] Maintain representation and certification documentation (DFARS 252.204-7016)

ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

• [ ] Register with DDTC if manufacturing or exporting defense articles (drone interceptor technology likely qualifies)
• [ ] Implement technical data access controls—restrict foreign persons from ITAR-controlled information
• [ ] Establish export compliance procedures for any international teaming or component sourcing

DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)

• [ ] Comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting)
• [ ] Implement NIST SP 800-171 controls if handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• [ ] Verify DFARS 252.225-7009 (Buy American Act) compliance for end products and components

Buy American Act (BAA)

• [ ] Ensure domestic end products meet 55% domestic content threshold (60% for NDAA FY2024+)
• [ ] Document cost of domestic vs. foreign components for BAA compliance determination
• [ ] Identify any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items exempt from BAA requirements

Additional Compliance Considerations

• [ ] Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)—prepare for Level 2 assessment if handling CUI
• [ ] Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)—ensure compliant cost accounting system if contract exceeds thresholds
• [ ] Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS)—apply if contract includes substantial service elements

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Resources

Regulatory Guidance

• NDAA Section 848 (FY2020) – Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Drones (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-116publ92/pdf/PLAW-116publ92.pdf#page=1093)
• NDAA Section 889 (FY2019) – Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ232/pdf/PLAW-115publ232.pdf#page=743)
• DFARS 252.204-7016 – Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment (https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7016-covered-defense-telecommunications-equipment-or-services-representation.)
• DFARS 252.225-7009 – Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals (https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.225-7009-restriction-acquisition-certain-articles-containing-specialty-metals.)
• ITAR Overview – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing)

Agency Resources

• Army Contracting Command – Counter-UAS Initiatives (https://www.acc.army.mil/)
• Joint Counter-small UAS Office (JCO) (https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/concepts/joint_concepts_jico.pdf)
• Defense Innovation Unit – Counter-UAS Portfolio (https://www.diu.mil/)
• SAM.gov – Active Counter-UAS Solicitations (https://sam.gov/search/?index=opp&page=1&keywords=counter-UAS)

Contract Vehicle Information

• Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Guide – DOD (https://www.dau.edu/sites/default/files/Migrated/CopDocuments/OTA%20Guide%20July%202019.pdf)
• National Armaments Consortium (NAC) – OTA Membership (https://www.ndia.org/policy/national-armaments-consortium)
• Rapid Acquisition Pathways – Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (https://www.army.mil/rccto)

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How Cabrillo Club Automates This

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