Counter UAS Training

The contract seeks specialized Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) training tailored for Marine forces, particularly Force Reconnaissance units operating in combat zones where enemy UAS platforms are common. The training program includes a five-day initial instruction session for up to twelve Marines, scheduled from September 12 to 15, followed by a comprehensive mission profile exercise involving eighteen Marines and Sailors from September 15 to 19. This exercise will feature realistic role players and utilize a mobile command center to simulate operational conditions. The training will take place at a secure, contractor-owned field site covering at least 2000 acres with varied terrain and a minimum of 1000 feet of controlled airspace, ensuring a realistic and effective environment for counter-UAS tactics. The solicitation, posted by the Department of Defense’s Commanding General at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 611699. The response deadline is August 21, 2025, and interested parties can contact designated points of contact, Nathan Burns and Avery Francis, for further information. The contract aims to enhance the operational readiness of Marine units by providing them with critical skills to detect, mitigate, and counter UAS threats effectively in combat scenarios.