Hero 120 USASOC CAPEX Support

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking sole source field engineering support for the HERO 120 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) during the USASOC Capability Exercise (CAPEX) 2025 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The solicitation is specifically targeted to VAE, Inc., who is identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized provider of HERO 120 UAS field engineering support and air-refill systems. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. The solicitation will evaluate three key factors in descending order of importance: technical acceptability, price, and delivery. Quotes are due on March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with questions accepted until 9:00 AM EST on the same day, and interested parties must submit their responses electronically to Jason San Juan and Sandra Bramble at their SOCOM email addresses.

The contract requires one contractor to provide seven days of field engineering support from March 31 to April 7, 2025, with specific objectives including system synchronization, launch and employment procedures, and technical support. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, and the contract is classified under NAICS code 541519 for "Other Computer Related Services" with a size standard of $34 million. The place of performance is Fort Liberty, NC 28310, and the contractor must ensure all personnel are U.S. citizens capable of effective English communication. The solicitation includes two primary contract line items: HERO 120 Field Engineering Support (5 days with 1 field representative) and a HERO 120 Air Refill Station. While the exact contract value is redacted, the procurement involves delivering one Air Refilling System to USASOC Headquarters and providing comprehensive technical support during the training event.