Exercise Drone Support
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA483026Q0015
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Place of performance
- Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is soliciting offers for Exercise Drone Support services through solicitation number FA483026Q0015, with offers due March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The procurement requires a contractor to operate fixed-wing, multi-drone systems (up to two Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems) in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise with the primary objective of providing low and slow fixed-wing UAS threat detection and targeting training capabilities. Key contract requirements include that all drone equipment must be already owned by the contractor rather than newly procured, full compliance with 14 CFR Part 107 and 49 U.S.C. § 44807 regulations, and submission of any required FAA waivers or exemptions by March 15, 2026 for prior approval. The contractor must conduct operations as red forces in dry, non-kinetic conditions over open water off the coast of Southeast Georgia during mid-April 2026 for three consecutive days with two hours of flying operations per day. Award evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and past performance, with prices required to remain firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) with a size standard of $15,000,000. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price award for the performance period in mid-April 2026, with the contractor bearing responsibility for all launch and recovery operations at their discretion and mission planning to be conducted at a secure military facility near the Military Operating Area. Performance will take place off the coast of Southeast Georgia in a designated Military Operating Area, with delivery and inspection occurring at F3E019 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia (Bemiss Road, Moody AFB, GA 31699). The contracting officer point of contact is Captain Ryan Lowery at F3E019, and payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow electronic invoicing in accordance with DFARS requirements.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to add detail to Statement of Work Para 3.2, and to add answers to contractor questions. Please see Attachment 9. SOW Update, and Attachment 10. Questions & Answers
Per the Statement of Work (SOW) the following is required:
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
1.1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required by the Contractor to supply service/training opportunities for military exercise operations and procedures outlined below. The 23d WG will be responsible for activities during an exercise in mid-April during regular operating hours. Actual date and location of execution will be relayed to the contract awardee’s primary POC via encrypted email.
1.2. LOCATION. Services will be conducted off the coast of SE Georgia, United States over open water in a designated Military Operating Area (MOA). Mission planning will be conducted near the associated MOA in a secure military facility. Launch & recovery operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor.
1.3. BACKGROUND. 23d Wing is requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing, multi-drone operations in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise. The 23d Wing requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective: Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting. Drones will operate as red forces, but no live fire (Kinetic) will be conducted on the drones (DRY Non-Kinetic operations). Activities will be conducted off the coast over water.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
a. 14 CFR Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
b. 49 U.S.C. § 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
3.1. DRONE SERVICE. This contract specifically entails the service of operating drones. The contractor will ensure that any manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor.
3.2. OPERATING HOURS. All flying operations shall be accomplished in mid-April. Flying will be conducted for 2 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) flying operations.
3.3. EQUIPMENT. The contractor will provide up to 2ea Group 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain and operate for training operations.
4. SPECIFIC TASKS. The contractor must provide the following:
4.1. The contractor’s duties shall conduct full-spectrum operation of up to 2ea Group 3 drones during the exercise window.
4.1.1. Launch & Recovery operations of up to 2ea Group 3 UASs will be coordinated by the contractor.
4.2. The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs.
4.3. The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces.
4.4. The contractor shall control manned or unmanned Group 3 drones in a manner emulating adversary unmanned aircraft systems.
4.5. The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exercise activities.
4.6. The contractor must have the ability to Reach designated MOAs from their departure/landing location.
4.7. As applicable, must have the ability to submit any required 14 CFR Part 107 Waivers or 49 U.S.C section 44807 exemptions (NLT 15 March) and receive FAA approval as required prior to exercise operations.
NOTE: In your QUOTES, ensure you are maintaining Attachment 1. Solicitation CLIN structure in order to be properly evaluated. There is 1 CLIN total, your quotes should show 1 line item.
Please refer to attached documents.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: item technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable, and past performance.
Please ensure you are filling out Attachment 1. Solicitation "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" section, or properly addressing the CLIN structure in your quotes. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Questions are due by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 08:00am EST
RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company.
Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business,small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.)
All quotes shall be received by Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time. Please identify the RFQ ID number FA483026Q0015 in the email subject line. Any questions regarding this Request For Quote can be directed to justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084.
Update #1 ·
Per the Statement of Work (SOW) the following is required:
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
1.1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required by the Contractor to supply service/training opportunities for military exercise operations and procedures outlined below. The 23d WG will be responsible for activities during an exercise in mid-April during regular operating hours. Actual date and location of execution will be relayed to the contract awardee’s primary POC via encrypted email.
1.2. LOCATION. Services will be conducted off the coast of SE Georgia, United States over open water in a designated Military Operating Area (MOA). Mission planning will be conducted near the associated MOA in a secure military facility. Launch & recovery operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor.
1.3. BACKGROUND. 23d Wing is requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing, multi-drone operations in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise. The 23d Wing requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective: Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting. Drones will operate as red forces, but no live fire (Kinetic) will be conducted on the drones (DRY Non-Kinetic operations). Activities will be conducted off the coast over water.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
a. 14 CFR Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
b. 49 U.S.C. § 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
3.1. DRONE SERVICE. This contract specifically entails the service of operating drones. The contractor will ensure that any manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor.
3.2. OPERATING HOURS. All flying operations shall be accomplished in mid-April. Flying will be conducted for 2 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) flying operations.
3.3. EQUIPMENT. The contractor will provide up to 2ea Group 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain and operate for training operations.
4. SPECIFIC TASKS. The contractor must provide the following:
4.1. The contractor’s duties shall conduct full-spectrum operation of up to 2ea Group 3 drones during the exercise window.
4.1.1. Launch & Recovery operations of up to 2ea Group 3 UASs will be coordinated by the contractor.
4.2. The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs.
4.3. The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces.
4.4. The contractor shall control manned or unmanned Group 3 drones in a manner emulating adversary unmanned aircraft systems.
4.5. The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exercise activities.
4.6. The contractor must have the ability to Reach designated MOAs from their departure/landing location.
4.7. As applicable, must have the ability to submit any required 14 CFR Part 107 Waivers or 49 U.S.C section 44807 exemptions (NLT 15 March) and receive FAA approval as required prior to exercise operations.
NOTE: In your QUOTES, ensure you are maintaining Attachment 1. Solicitation CLIN structure in order to be properly evaluated. There is 1 CLIN total, your quotes should show 1 line item.
Please refer to attached documents.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: item technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable, and past performance.
Please ensure you are filling out Attachment 1. Solicitation "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" section, or properly addressing the CLIN structure in your quotes. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Questions are due by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 08:00am EST
RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company.
Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business,small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.)
All quotes shall be received by Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time. Please identify the RFQ ID number FA483026Q0015 in the email subject line. Any questions regarding this Request For Quote can be directed to justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 10.pdf | ||
| Attachment 9.pdf | ||
| Solicitation.pdf | ||
| 14 CFR Part 107.pdf | ||
| WD Std.pdf | ||
| WD Non Std.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Insurance Compliance.pdf | ||
| SOW.pdf | ||
| 49 U.S.C. § 44807.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Group 3 UAS Support for Training Exercise (April 2026) | Pre-Solicitation |
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