technical and instructional services for the US Naval Academy ARES Squadron

SOL #: N0018926QL029Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, United States

Place of Performance

Annapolis, MD

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

Other Education And Training Services (U099)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5a5c2a6233844e7dbb29871f6029459b/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is soliciting proposals for technical and instructional services for the US Naval Academy ARES Squadron in Annapolis, MD. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order under full and open competition. The services will support the Adaptive Rapid Engagement Squadron (ARES) initiatives, focusing on integrating emerging technologies, drone operations, and small unit tactics. Proposals are due March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide specialized instruction, mentorship, and technical services. Key deliverables include:

Integration of emerging technologies, drone operations, and small unit tactics into midshipman development.
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (cUAS) program support, including training and threat simulation.
Capstone project advising for autonomous systems, tactical cyber, ISR, or counter-drone operations.
Guidance for Midshipmen ARES activities (e.g., Counter-UAS, VBSS tactics, GPS spoofing, Naval Integration).
Organization and leadership of USNA participation in interservice and NATO-aligned tactical competitions.
Validation of research through simulation, field trials, and wargaming.
Collaboration with ONR, NSW, NATO forces, and fleet units.
Introduction to emerging defense technologies and innovation labs.
Integration of current conflict lessons (e.g., Ukraine, Israel) into training scenarios.
Support for week-long special events (40 hours) and summer training (10 hours/week for 11 weeks).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
NAICS Code: 611710 (Other Education And Training Services)
Small Business Size Standard: $24M
Period of Performance: Base Period: March 15, 2026 – June 30, 2026, with additional option periods for special events and summer training.
Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements apply.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals Due: March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Via email to Megan Evans at megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil.
Quote Validity: Quotes must be held firm for thirty (30) days.
Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated on Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price factors. Price will be ranked, with potential for a price-past performance tradeoff.
Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).