Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, through AFICC 338 ESS, JBSA-Randolph, TX, is soliciting proposals for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Support Services. This re-competition aims to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services to provide SERE training support for the 336th Training Group (TRG) at Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB), Washington and Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Lackland, Texas. Training includes, but is not limited to, Advanced SERE Skills Training Course (SV97A), Long-Term Survival and Evasion Course (SV98A), Emergency Parachute and Water Survival Training Course (SV85A), Underwater Egress Training (SV84A), SERE Specialist Training Orientation Course (SV70A), and Evasion and Conduct After Capture (ECAC, SV88AL). Instructional support for all United States Air Force (USAF) SERE School courses may be within scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Four (4) year basic ordering period, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030, including a one-month mobilization period (January 1 - January 31, 2027).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 611519 (Small Business Size Standard: $21 million)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 18, 2026
Evaluation
A source selection will be conducted by AFICC 338 ESS, JBSA-Randolph, TX, in accordance with Department of Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS) 5315, Contracting by Negotiation, and DAFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, Source Selection. The acquisition will utilize policies and procedures in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.
Additional Notes
This is an electronic solicitation release; no hard copies will be mailed. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the web page for amendments and updates. To be eligible for award, registration under the correct NAICS code in SAM.gov is required. Direct all questions to the listed Points of Contact: Justin Haynes (justin.haynes.7@us.af.mil) or Cameron Fernald (cameron.fernald@us.af.mil).