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Autonomous Drone and Systems Training
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The contract N00164-26-Q-0146, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane under a total small business set-aside (NAICS 611710), is a firm-fixed-price service procurement focused on delivering comprehensive in-person autonomous drone and systems training at government facilities in Crane, Indiana. The contract period of performance spans from the award date through September 30, 2031, structured through multiple CLINs covering initial and option periods across fiscal years 2026 to 2030. Each CLIN corresponds to a single course offering or training event aligned with an annually updated course catalog. The solicitation mandates that all training must align with a detailed Statement of Work, reflecting the latest battlefield technologies and real-world operational expertise in drone warfare, autonomous defense systems, and counter-drone technologies. Offerors must be small businesses properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and hold a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) at Level 2 or higher. The training instructors must possess substantive military or technical experience, including hands-on battlefield advising with unmanned aerial, underwater, and surface vehicles, proficiency in contested electronic warfare environments, AI-enabled targeting, ISR sensor technologies, and drone swarm tactics. The vendor is also required to develop all training materials independently without the use of AI-generated content, ensuring integrity and compliance with defense standards. Submissions must include technical documentation such as instructor biographies, the training catalog, and past performance evidence, all due by the closing date of May 27, 2026. The solicitation follows procedures under FAR Part 13, with compliance and responsiveness verified through certifications and registrations, but does not include detailed FAR contract clauses or standard packaging requirements. The award appears to focus on best value considerations emphasizing technical capability, instructor qualifications, and content quality to support NSWC Crane’s Drone Dominance initiative over the multi-year period.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
N00164-26-Q-0146 – AUTONOMOUS DRONE TRAINING- PSC U099 - NAICS 611710 ISSUE DATE 13 MAY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 27 MAY 2026 – 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for FFP, Non-Commercial, Service, IAW SOW, IAW FAR 13. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business.
CLIN 0001-INFO – Autonomous Drone Training IAW SOW CLIN 0001AA – POP date of award through 9/30/26 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AB – POP date of award through 9/30/26 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AC – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AD – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AE – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AF – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
LIN 0001AG – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AH – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AJ – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AK – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AL – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AM – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AN – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AP – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AQ – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AR – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AS – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AT – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AU – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AV – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AW –POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AX – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
All interested vendors must complete or provide the following to be considered responsive:
• Provide CMMC certification status
• Technical documentation/ information (see pages 37-38 of the solicitation)
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written . Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0146 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to emily.j.wichman.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before _5:00PM_ EASTERN TIME