DoD UAS Platform Acquisition Guide

UAS Group 1-5 classification quick reference with operational authority and procurement implications for each

NDAA Section 848 compliance checklist, 7-point vendor evaluation framework for contracting officers

Total cost of ownership framework capturing the 3-4× ownership costs most acquisition decisions miss

Procurement pathway decision tree from micro-purchase to FAR Part 15 with timeline expectations

Platform selector matrix, matching operational requirements to Longbow-8, Aether-10, Vanguard-14, and Titan-20