Autonomous Drone and Systems Training

Amendment / Modification

• The closing date for the solicitation has been extended to June 5, 2026.

• Not specified, but the overall closing date of the solicitation is impacted.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to June 5, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Autonomous Drone and Systems Training" to be conducted in person at Government-provided facilities. The government is procuring training services related to drone and autonomous systems.

• The core service is "Autonomous Drone and Systems Training IAW SOW."

• Training will be conducted in person at Government-provided facilities.

• Anticipates 3 to 5 trainings per fiscal year.

• Each training will be awarded as an exercise option, with specific course details and class size to be determined at the time of award.

• Vendors must have an active CMMC Level 1 (self) certification at the time of award.

• Technical Evaluation Criteria are located on pages 37-38.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Allowed Per Order Maximum: $350,000.00 USD.

• Government Minimum/Maximum to Order Maximum: $500,000.00 USD.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through 09/30/2030.

• The document outlines numerous option line items (0001AA through 0001AX), each representing a potential exercise of the training service for a specific period, generally one year, extending through 09/30/2030.

• Submission Deadline: 27 May 2026.

• Quotes must include resumes for key training facilitators, course syllabi, CMMC certification status, past performance history, and pricing for each SLIN.

• A compliance matrix is required.

• Technical evaluation criteria are detailed on pages 37-38.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically; NSWC Crane will not accept facsimile quotes.

• Acceptable electronic submission methods include email (with limitations on file size and .zip files) or AMRDEC SAFE.

• This is not explicitly stated as a small business set-aside.

• Vendors must possess an active CMMC Level 1 (self) certification at the time of award.

• Section J lists the Statement of Work and Wage Determination as attachments.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses relevant to contract performance, payment, and administration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing services on federal contracts within specific Indiana counties (Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, and Pike).

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays for covered employees.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Hazardous Pay: Specifies differential pay rates for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure (Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for any contract requiring services in the specified Indiana counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to comply with the Service Contract Act. Failure to adhere to these rates can lead to contract violations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide multiple technical training courses for NSWC Crane employees supporting the War Department’s Drone Dominance initiative and advances in autonomous warfare technologies.

• Conduct multiple technical training courses in-person at a government facility.

• Training must occur between the contract period of performance (date of award – 30 September 2031) during normal working hours (0800 – 1700).

• Each class requires a minimum of 10 students; courses below this threshold may be rescheduled or cancelled.

• Vendor must invoice within 5 business days upon course completion.

• Provide a comprehensive catalog of drone warfare and autonomous systems training courses, covering all levels from beginner to expert, including the full lifecycle, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations. Materials must be developed using vendor expertise, not AI tools.

• The initial award includes a single 2-day "Drone Warfare & Autonomous Defense Systems Fundamentals" course in FY26 for up to 60 students.

• Provide an updated list of training course offerings annually by April 30th.

• Vendor is responsible for providing all supporting training materials (schedule, handouts, textbooks, presentations).

• Instructors must be eligible for and cleared to provide classified training when required.

• Instructors must possess real-world expertise in drone warfare, autonomous systems development, counter-drone technologies (kinetic & non-kinetic), AI-driven targeting, ISR sensor technologies, drone swarm technologies, and unmanned systems history/future.

• Training materials must align with the latest technical guidance.

• Contract Period of Performance: Date of award – 30 September 2031.

• Location: In-person at the government facility (NSWC Crane).

• Vendor instructors must have relevant military or DoD training experience and specific expertise in areas such as electronic warfare, cyber warfare, RF-denied operations, GNSS-jamming, and AI-driven targeting.

• Government will provide the training facility and standard classroom materials.

• Government will provide a roster of registered students.