technical and instructional services for the US Naval Academy ARES Squadron
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 to support the US Naval Academy ARES Squadron in Annapolis, MD. This Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order aims to integrate emerging technologies, drone operations, and small unit tactics into midshipman development. The solicitation was amended to revise CLIN 0001 hours and extend the response date.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide specialized instruction, mentorship, and technical services, including:
- Integration of emerging technologies, drone operations, and small unit tactics.
- 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.
- Authorized travel and minor material expenses (reimbursable upon COR approval).
- Week-long special event support (40 hours).
- Summer training support (10 hours/week for 11 weeks).
- CLIN 0001 hours have been revised to 30 hours per week for 15 weeks.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Base Period: March 15, 2026 – June 30, 2026, with option periods for special events and summer training.
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Small Business Size Standard: $24M).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals are due by March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM EST).
- Submissions must be sent via email to Megan Evans at megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quotes must be held firm for thirty (30) days.
- Evaluation will be based on Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price factors, with potential for a price-past performance tradeoff.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in SAM. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements apply. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.