Target Drone Training

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA252126QB056) for the procurement of Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) targets and associated operational support services for a United States Air Force HH-60W Combat Search and Rescue squadron. The solicitation is a 100% total small business set-aside with NAICS code 611512 and a size standard of $34,000,000. Key dates include a questions due date of May 14, 2026, and an RFQ due date of May 26, 2026, both at 1:00 P.M. Eastern. Offers must be submitted via email to specified addresses and should include estimated delivery time, FOB selection, shipping cost inclusion, quote expiration, warranty terms, and discount terms. Technical quotes demonstrating capability, product characteristics, installation, and delivery time are required. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on technical acceptability, price, and schedule, with the right to conduct discussions if necessary. The evaluation will result in the selection of the offer representing the best value to the Government, which may not be the lowest price.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide comprehensive Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) target training services for the 301st Rescue Squadron (RQS) at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The purpose is to train HH-60W aircrews in countering small, high-speed aerial threats. The contractor must provide four Group 2 UAS targets with specific performance characteristics (100-120 KIAS airspeed, below 500 ft altitude, 3-hour endurance, 20-25 NM offshore control), operational support personnel, and conduct four training days. These days include two for "search and intercept" and two for "intercept and kinetic engagement," culminating in the destruction of the targets. The contractor will also manage coordination, waste removal, and comply with base access requirements. The government will provide installation access, briefing facilities, and airspace scheduling. Training will occur at Patrick SFB and 12-25 nm offshore over the Atlantic Ocean between June 22-26, 2026.

This Request for Information (RFI) from Patrick Space Force Base seeks information for a potential small business set-aside requirement (RFQ #FA2521-26-Q-B056, NAICS Code 611512, size standard $34M). The requirement is for contractor-provided services to instruct and familiarize HH-60W aircrews with tactics for countering Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats, including supplying realistic targets and operational support for a four-day live-fly training event. Interested businesses are requested to submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) detailing their company's size, socio-economic status, teaming arrangements, similar past services, DUNS, Cage Code, SAM registration expiration, GSA contract info (if applicable), and a proposed pricing schedule. The government is conducting market research to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic categories of potential sources. Responses are due electronically by 1:00 PM Eastern on March 24, 2026, and must be sent to keona.franklin@spaceforce.mil and christopher.petrosky.4@spaceforce.mil. SAM registration is mandatory for any potential contract award.

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the procurement of contractor-provided Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) targets and associated operational support services for a USAF HH-60W Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) squadron. The solicitation number is FA252126QB056, with a NAICS code of 611512 and a size standard of $34,000,000, designated as a 100% small business set-aside. Key dates include questions due by May 14, 2026, and quotes due by May 19, 2026, both at 1:00 P.M. Eastern. Offers must be submitted to christopher.petrosky.4@spaceforce.mil and keona.franklin@spaceforce.mil. Offerors must provide estimated delivery time, FOB selection, shipping cost inclusion, quote expiration date, warranty terms, and discount terms. Technical quotes demonstrating capability, product characteristics, installation services, and design capability are required. Offers must comply with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and other Federal laws, including specific provisions for instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract based on the most advantageous offer, considering technical acceptability, price, and schedule, with the right to conduct discussions. The final selection may not be the lowest-priced offer. Numerous RFO provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, covering areas such as System for Award Management, prohibition on certain confidentiality agreements, and various social-economic policies.