Cannon AFB- UAS Training
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA485525Q0023
- Agency
-
Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Cannon AFB, New Mexico 88103, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide a comprehensive 5-day Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training course at Cannon AFB in May 2025. The solicitation requires a contractor to deliver an intensive sUAS manufacturing program for 16 students, covering technical skills including drone manufacturing, radio control, battery safety, soldering, programming, and machine learning using PyTorch. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability assessments, including curriculum review, instructor certifications in FAA regulations and wireless communication, and demonstrable expertise in UAS technologies. The solicitation (RFQ Number FA485525Q0023) requires vendors to submit detailed technical exhibits demonstrating curriculum specifics, parts lists, and instructor qualifications. Key deadlines include questions due by 11 April 2025 at 4:00 PM MST and quotes due by 17 April 2025 at 4:00 PM MST, with submissions to be emailed to SSgt Karina Bala and SrA Jamie Hart.
The contract is explicitly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 611512, with a small business size standard of $34 million. The training will be conducted at Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico, operating from 0800-1700 daily, and requires the contractor to provide extensive equipment for each student, including sUAS frames, electronic components, batteries, tools, and first-person view (FPV) equipment. The course demands that at least 90% of students demonstrate proficiency in specified skill areas, with a strong emphasis on open-source software and avoiding vendor-specific technological lock-in. Instructors must have prior military training experience and FAA certification, and be capable of executing automated flight missions. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a single training session for 16 students with comprehensive equipment and curriculum requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
**Questions with answers have been posted in the attachments.**
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number
FA485525Q0023shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
Federal Acquisition Circular 01/17/2025
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 01/17/2025
Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 10/16/2024
This requirement is being set-aside for: 100% Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 611512 which has a small business size standard of $34M
Description:This requirement is for the purchase of Unmanned Aircraft Systems training.
Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point: Cannon AFB
Questions are due no later than 11 April 2025 4:00PM MST
Quotes are due no later than 17 April 2025 4:00PM MST
THIS MUST BE SENT TO KARINA.BALA@US.AF.MIL AND JAMIE.HART.3@US.AF.MIL. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.
Please ensure that you read through the attachements and fill out applicable information in all attachments to understanding of the requirment.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number
FA485525Q0023shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
Federal Acquisition Circular 01/17/2025
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 01/17/2025
Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 10/16/2024
This requirement is being set-aside for: 100% Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 611512 which has a small business size standard of $34M
Description:This requirement is for the purchase of Unmanned Aircraft Systems training.
Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point: Cannon AFB
Questions are due no later than 11 April 2025 4:00PM MST
Quotes are due no later than 17 April 2025 4:00PM MST
THIS MUST BE SENT TO KARINA.BALA@US.AF.MIL AND JAMIE.HART.3@US.AF.MIL. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.
Please ensure that you read through the attachements and fill out applicable information in all attachments to understanding of the requirment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 3-Questions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2- Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1- PWS (0001).pdf | ||
| Combo -UAS Training.pdf |
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