The Naval Special Warfare Command requires First Person View (FPV) training for Unmanned Systems (UxS) operators. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a need for commercial vendors to provide Initial Qualification Training (IQT) for up to six personnel biannually. The ten-day, 80-hour course will cover FPV system fundamentals (35 hours), supervised build instruction including soldering and software configuration (5 hours), and 40 hours of supervised flight instruction across various environments, culminating in a capstone exercise. The contractor must provide all materials, facilities, a student piloting kit with components for two FPV sUAS, and a Certificate of Completion. Key deliverables include a Course Schedule/Training Plan and Certificates of Completion. Safety is paramount, requiring Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments, compliance with FAA regulations, and availability of emergency medical services. The government reserves the right to perform quality assurance inspections.

The document addresses questions and responses related to a government solicitation for FPV drone training. Key topics include the types of FPV drones to be used, the format of academic materials, the eligibility of foreign national instructors, and the location of the training facility. The government's responses indicate that specific drone platforms are not requested, but critical components should be NDAA compliant. While electronic copies of course materials are acceptable for students to keep, the initial delivery should be in person. Instructor qualifications and facility location will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to meet or exceed the PWS requirements for a best value award decision. There are no additional documentation requirements for foreign national subcontractor personnel beyond standard work authorizations, and real-world combat experience will be evaluated based on PWS alignment. Geographic preferences or restrictions for the training facility location are also subject to PWS evaluation.

The government solicitation H92240-26-Q-2001 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for training in the fabrication and flying of First Person View (FPV) small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). This request for quotation (RFQ) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses (SDVOSB). The NAICS code is 611699 with a size standard of $16.5M. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability (significantly more important) and price. Key submission requirements include a 10-page technical narrative, pricing for CLINs 0001 (initial training), 1001 (Option Year 1), and 2001 (Option Year 2), and adherence to various FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS clauses, including specific representations for telecommunications equipment and business ownership. Funds are not currently available, making the government's obligation contingent on future appropriations. Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to jeffrey.s.morris.civ@socom.mil by specified deadlines.