Group 2 or Group 3 UAS Support (Sept 2026)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FA4830 23 CONS CC
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
FA483026Q0019
NAICS
611512 - Flight Training
Classification Code
U009
Additional Details
The Department of the Air Force, through the 23d Contracting Squadron (23 CONS CC) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, is soliciting quotations from qualified small business concerns for the provision of Group 2 or Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) support services. This requirement, identified under procurement number FA483026Q0019, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 procedures. The opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training), with a small business size standard of $15 million, and is classified under Product Service Code U009.
Purpose and Scope:
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure contractor-operated fixed-wing, multi-drone (UAS) services to support a military training exercise for the 23d Fighter Group (23d FG) scheduled for mid-September 2026 in South Georgia, specifically at Moody AFB and designated Military Operating Areas (MOAs). The exercise aims to enhance the 23d FG’s capabilities in low and slow fixed-wing UAS threat detection and targeting, with the drones acting as simulated adversary ("red force") aircraft. The operations are strictly non-kinetic (DRY), with no live fire on the UAS, and will involve the use of Litening Gen IV training lasers for lasing operations. Visual Identification (VID) during Defensive Counter-Air (DCA) scenarios is a key training objective.
Key Requirements and Deliverables:
- The contractor must provide and operate two (2) Group 2 or Group 3 UAS platforms, which may be unmanned or manned (with pilot on board), provided they meet the specified size and performance criteria.
- Aircraft must have a wingspan of 7–15 feet, a length of 9–15 feet, and be capable of visually replicating the signature and maneuvers of a Shahed-type drone.
- UAS must operate at altitudes between 1,000 and 18,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) and speeds ranging from 80 to 160 knots.
- The contractor is responsible for all launch and recovery operations, mission planning participation, and maintaining continuous communication with the designated planning cell point of contact during the exercise.
- Operations will be conducted over land within the Moody 2 North and South MOAs and Hawg North and South MOAs.
- The contractor must ensure all necessary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waivers or exemptions (14 CFR Part 107 or 49 U.S.C. Section 44807) are obtained prior to contract award and exercise commencement.
- The period of performance is four consecutive days in September 2026, with two 2-hour flying sessions each day, aligned with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) operations.
Contracting and Evaluation:
- This is a new, non-personal commercial service requirement.
- All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- The procurement will be conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) competition, with evaluation factors including price, technical acceptability, and past performance.
- The government intends to award without negotiations; therefore, initial quotations should reflect the offeror’s best terms.
- The contractor must provide proof of insurance, a completed price schedule, and a capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet all requirements, including FAA compliance.
Place of Performance:
All services will be performed at or near Moody AFB, Georgia, within the specified MOAs. Mission planning will occur in secure military facilities adjacent to the MOAs.
Contracting Entity and Contact Information:
- Contracting Office: FA4830 23 CONS CC, Department of the Air Force, Moody AFB, Georgia
- Primary Contact: SSgt Justin De Jesus, [email protected], (229) 257-2084
- Secondary Contact: Samuel D. Garfunkel, [email protected], (229) 257-3947
Submission Instructions and Timeline:
- All questions must be submitted by 26 May 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Final quotations are due by 4 June 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to SSgt Justin De Jesus, referencing RFQ ID FA483026Q0019.
- Required attachments include the solicitation, statement of work, wage determination, insurance compliance, Q&A, regulatory guidance, price schedule, and amendment documents.
Special Considerations:
- The contractor must use existing, contractor-owned aircraft systems; procurement of new aircraft specifically for this contract is not permitted.
- The ability to secure FAA exemptions and waivers is critical to contract performance and must be demonstrated prior to award.
- Any potential long-lead items or schedule risks related to regulatory compliance should be identified in the quotation.
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses with proven experience in UAS operations, military exercise support, and regulatory compliance for Group 2/3 UAS platforms. Contractors must be prepared to deliver all services within the specified timeframe and operational parameters to ensure the 23d FG meets its critical training objectives.
For full details and attachments, refer to the official notice at: https://sam.gov/opp/f5f7f1a5f9e44338bbf174db86f294b9/view
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