FY26 Drones and Training

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA441726Q0061, is for "FY26 Drones and Training" and related commercial products and services. The acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business.

The solicitation includes line items for:

• Operator Training - Large UAS Drone System: Designed for 5-8 students with a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, including online LMS access and 2-day in-person flight training. Participants use their own devices.

• BLACK WIDOW SYSTEM: Includes 1x Air Vehicle, 1x Ground Control System (GCS), 1x Field Repair Kit, 1x Dual Charger, 4x Batteries, 1x Tactical Case, 1x Transport Case, and 1x Operators Manual.

• Operator Training - Small UAS Drone System: Designed for 1-4 students with a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, including online LMS access and 2-day in-person flight training. Participants use their own devices.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the "Pricing Arrangement" for the listed items.

• The period of performance and estimated value are not detailed in the provided pages.

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 18, 2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

• Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with specific evaluation factors to be inserted.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business.

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference and includes some DFARS clauses by full text, notably concerning WAWF payment instructions and various other requirements.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336411, with a size standard of 1500.

• The document references "IAW Attached Specifications" for requirements, which are not included in the provided pages.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "FY26 Drones and Training." The acquisition is solicited as a Small Business Set-Aside. The government is procuring drone systems and associated training.

• Item 0001: Operator Training - Large (Certified Operator training for UAS Drone system for 5-8 students, including online LMS access and 2-day in-person flight training).

• Item 0002: BLACK WIDOW SYSTEM (includes Air Vehicle, Ground Control System, Field Repair Kit, Dual Charger, Batteries, Tactical Case, Transport Case, and Operators Manual).

• Item 0003: Operator Training - Small (Certified Operator training for UAS Drone system for 1-4 students, including online LMS access and 2-day in-person flight training).

• All CLIN prices must include all delivery costs to HURLBURT FIELD, FL 32544.

• NAICS Code: 336411

• Size Standard: 1,500 EMP

• PSC/FSC Code: 1550

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

• Contract financing will not be provided.

• Invoice instructions will be provided at time of award.

• Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days.

• Offerors must have active SAM registration at time of award.

• Offerors shall quote on all items to be considered for award.

• Delivery Schedule: FOB Destination.

• The government intends to award a delivery order without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest price technically acceptable. Price will be evaluated but not scored. Technical acceptability will be based on conformance to submission instructions and minimum requirements. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability, unless it is found unacceptable, then the next lowest will be reviewed.

• Small Business Set-Aside.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

• The Government will not reimburse offerors for any costs incurred if the solicitation is canceled.

• Solicitation is issued for Brand Name.