Sole Source Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Technical and Instructional Services

The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk is conducting a sole source procurement for technical and instructional services to support the United States Naval Academy's Squad with Autonomous Teammates-Challenge and Airborne Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Systems (SWAT-C/ARES) programs. The services encompass specialized instruction in emerging technologies, drone operations, small unit tactics, counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) programs, Capstone research project support, and tactical training sessions focused on integrating cutting-edge defense technologies into midshipman development. The contractor will provide hands-on mentorship, conduct academic instruction, support counter-UAS and drone swarm tactics, GPS spoofing and jamming defense, and naval integration with warfare technologies, leveraging operational expertise derived from real-time conflict insights from Ukraine and Israel. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 611430 for Professional and Management Development Training with a small business standard of $15 million. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on August 6, 2025, for this firm fixed-price procurement opportunity.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with Five Rocks Global, LLC identified as the sole source contractor for the procurement. The contract establishes a base performance period from August 15, 2025, to December 30, 2025, providing approximately four and a half months of specialized services. The justification for sole source acquisition emphasizes Five Rocks Global's unique knowledge of advanced tactical technologies and specific understanding of the SWAT-C/ARES team's capabilities, making competitive procurement impractical according to the government's assessment. Services will be performed at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where the contractor will directly engage with midshipmen through tactical competitions, training sessions, and hands-on instruction in emerging defense technologies. The procurement focuses on integrating contemporary operational knowledge from ongoing conflicts into the Naval Academy's educational programs, emphasizing practical application of drone technologies and counter-drone defensive measures.