Target Drone Training
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA252126QB056
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Patrick AFB, Florida 32925, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command seeks Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) target drone training services and operational support for the 301st Rescue Squadron, with quotes due June 2, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern and questions due May 14, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern. This is a 100% total small business set-aside, firm-fixed price Request for Quote.
Place of performance is Patrick Space Force Base, Florida (629 Rescue Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925). The contractor shall deliver four Group 2 UAS targets capable of sustained flight at 100–120 knots indicated airspeed, below 500 feet altitude, with minimum 3-hour endurance and controlled flight capability 20–25 nautical miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. The contractor must provide all qualified personnel for transportation, assembly, launch, operation, and recovery of UAS assets and ground support equipment. Training comprises four total days during June 22–26, 2026: two days focused on "search and intercept" sorties and two days focused on "intercept and kinetic engagement" sorties, culminating in destruction of the four UAS targets. Launch, recovery, and ground support operations occur at Patrick Space Force Base; air training operations are conducted 12–25 nautical miles east over the Atlantic Ocean. The contractor must designate a single point of contact, attend all pre-mission briefings, remove daily waste and equipment from government facilities, and comply with all installation access and security requirements. The government provides base access credentials, briefing space, and airspace scheduling support.
The procurement is NAICS 611512, Flight Training, with a $34 million size standard. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer provides best value considering technical acceptability, price, and schedule; lowest price does not guarantee selection. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from submission and provide estimated delivery time, FOB selection, warranty terms, and technical quotes demonstrating capability to meet Performance Work Statement requirements. Shipping costs are included in quoted price on an F.O.B. Destination basis.
Notice text
See Attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA252126QB056 Q A Document.pdf | ||
| PWS_26QB056_21May26.pdf | ||
| FA252126QB056_FinalRev3.pdf | ||
| FA252126QB056_FinalRev2.pdf | ||
| PWS_26QB056.pdf | ||
| FA252126QB056_Final.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Red Air Drone Training | Pre-Solicitation |
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