sUAS SERVICES

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) opportunity, clarifying requirements and timelines.

• Performance Period & ADVON Dates: The period of performance is June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026. Specific dates for the Final Planning Meeting (FPM), AFSW ADVON (May 26-29), Main Body arrival (May 29), Day 1 Plan/prep (May 31), Exercise Execution (June 1-11), and Overall Debrief/Lessons Learned (June 12) are provided.
• On-Site Presence: A Lead Facilitator/Key Personnel is required from May 27 to June 12. sUAS Operators must be available from May 31 to June 11. Telework is permitted for coordination prior to ADVON.
• Synchronization Meetings: Daily debriefs/instructions are required. The Lead Facilitator can instruct teams remotely, but the sUAS Operators themselves do not need to be present for all daily synch meetings if the Lead Facilitator can provide instruction.
• Forward Operating Locations (FOLs): Anticipated number and approximate distance/location of FOLs will be provided upon contract award.
• Pricing: Offerors should include all anticipated travel, lodging, meals, and rental vehicle costs in their fixed price. A breakdown must be shown, and the quote must be the final price.
• Lodging/Dining: Government lodging, dining, or billeting will not be available. Offerors must price commercial lodging and M&IE using applicable JTR/GSA rates.
• Special Qualifications: Each sUAS Operator must individually meet the requirements in PWS 1.4.7. Qualification summaries, including Certificates/diplomas, should be submitted with the quotation.
• Security Clearances: No SECRET facility clearance or personnel clearance is required for this contract, as no access to classified areas or information is involved.
• sUAS Requirements: A minimum of eight (8) sUAS are required, preferably Group 1 ISR/SRR sUAS on the Blue UAS List. FPV drones must show NDAA/TAA compliance. Systems should be compatible with ATAK UAS Tool and preferably run natively on the GCS.
• Maintenance: Contractors must maintain an on-site supply of essential spare parts and maintenance equipment. Routine maintenance and minor repairs must be performed on-site. However, dedicated maintenance teams are out of scope; only the listed staffing (Lead Facilitator, sUAS Operators) is required.

These clarifications provide specific dates for key activities, detail on pricing and personnel requirements, and confirm that security clearances are not needed. Vendors should review these responses to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the government's expectations regarding scheduling, staffing, and cost.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Mobile Training Team Services for "Northern Sentry 2026." The work is to be completed in accordance with an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Provision of Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Mobile Training Team Services.

• All work must be completed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.

• Solicitation Issue Date: April 13, 2026.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. When combined, Past Performance and Technical Capability are equal to Price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects such as contract terms, payment, labor standards, representations, and certifications.

• Attachment 1 is the PWS for SUAS Services.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Mobile Training Team (MTT) services for Sentry North exercises, enhancing training for Special Warfare units and supporting joint force readiness.

• Provide sUAS mobile training team services for Sentry North exercises.

• Integrate into daily Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW) mission schedules and attend synchronization meetings.

• Conduct FAA drone coordination and provide sUAS flight information.

• Serve as primary sUAS White Cell Leads (WCL) during exercises.

• Manage scenario injects, respond to information requests, and provide tactical input during mission planning.

• Create written products detailing white force data and deliver to users during debriefs.

• Facilitate and execute Large Force Exercises (LFEs) with multiple sUAS, managing scenario injects and ensuring events are executed within the timeline.

• Prepare and present sUAS analysis and lessons learned to AFSW members.

• Provide sUAS Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for coordination, planning, and integration of sUAS into multiple weapons systems.

• Integrate threat-based realistic sUAS capabilities to enhance operations and simulate adversarial threats.

• Scenario Integration: 95% of plan and execution must be realistic and align with White/Blue Force requirements.

• Mission Planning: 90% of planning provided at instructor level.

• Large Force Exercise (LFE) Execution: 90% of execution at instructor level as determined by AFSW Weapons Officers.

• Analysis: 90% of analysis must be Weapons School graduate quality and capture 95% of lessons learned.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Volk Field CRTC.

• Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 0630-1900 local, except US holidays or facility closures. Work hours shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

• Contractor personnel must possess a SECRET facility clearance.

• sUAS operators require a minimum of 5 years of instructor experience as a Special Warfare (SW) instructor and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in joint integration with multiple aircraft types, intelligence, and fires.

• Experience planning and facilitating joint Large Force Exercises (LFEs).

• Lead Facilitator must be a USAF Weapons School (WIC) graduate.

• Direct experience instructing on and using UAS Tool and Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK).

• Provide a minimum of eight (8) sUAS and associated equipment.

• Comply with all installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures.

• Obtain Common Access Cards (CACs) for personnel requiring access.

• Complete Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training.

• Comply with Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security requirements.

• Comply with Government Information Systems (IS) policies.

• Complete Information Assurance (IA) training and certifications as required.

• Complete OPSEC training and develop an OPSEC Plan.

• Safeguard all Government property.

• Contractor shall designate a Contract Manager (CM).