Exercise Drone Support FA483026Q0015

This Sources Sought (SS) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. It is the responsibility of potential quoters to monitor GSA.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Contractor to supply service/training opportunities for exercise operations and procedures outlined below... The 23d Wing will be responsible for activities during an exercise located in SE Georgia, USA during mid-April 2026, and seeks sources for Group 3 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) contractor support. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable and qualified small business vendors that can provide drone operations and training support for this 300-level Wing Training Exercise. Services will be conducted in SE Georgia, USA with drone flying operations in W-137 (SFC 30K), and W-138 (SFC 30K). Launch & recover operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor. Requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing, multi-drone operations in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise. The 23d Wing requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective: Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting. Drones will operate as red forces, but no live fire will be conducted on the drones (DRY operations). Activities will be conducted off the coast over water. REQUIREMENTS: 3.1. DRONE SERVICE. This contract specifically entails the service of operating drones. The contractor will ensure that any manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor. 3.2. OPERATING HOURS. All flying operations shall be accomplished in a three (3) day period in mid-April 2026.Flying will be conducted for 4 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) flyingoperations. 3.3. EQUIPMENT. The contractor will provide 2x Group 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain andoperate for training operations. SPECIFIC TASKS: The Contractor must provide the following: 4.1. The contractor's duties shall conduct full-spectrum operation of 2ea Group 3 drones during the exercisewindow. 4.1.1. Launch & Recovery operations of the 2ea Group 3 UASs will be coordinated by the contractor.4.2. The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs.4.3. The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces. 4.4. The contractor shall control Group 3 drones in a manner emulating adversary unmanned aircraft systems. 4.5. The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exerciseactivities. 4.6. The contractor must have the ability to take-off and land at Beaufort Executive Airport and Reach W-137 andW-138 MOAs. 4.7. Must have Anti-Collision lights to operate at night. 4.8. Must have the ability to obtain any Part 107 Waivers (NLT 15 March) due to inability to meet Part 107Requirements to include, but not limited to: 4.8.1. Operation at Night - Section 107.29 4.8.2. Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation - Section 107.31 4.8.3. Operation Near Aircraft; Right of Way Rules Section 107.3 4.8.4. Operation over Human Beings (due to operations beyond LOS) - Section 107.39 4.8.5. Operating limitations for sUA: Groundspeed - Section 107.51(a) 4.8.6. Operating Limitations for sUA: Altitude - Section 107.51(b) RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of yourcompany. Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet the requirement.Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business, small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.) All responses shall be received by Wednesday, 03 March 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus,justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date. Please identify the Sources Sought ID number FA483026Q0015 in the email subject line. Any question sregarding this Sources Sought can be directed to myself at justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Statement of Work

Per the Statement of Work (SOW) the following is required: 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. 1.1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required by the Contractor to supply service/training opportunities for military exercise operations and procedures outlined below. The 23d WG will be responsible for activities during an exercise in mid-April during regular operating hours. Actual date and location of execution will be relayed to the contract awardee s primary POC via encrypted email. 1.2. LOCATION. Services will be conducted off the coast of SE Georgia, United States over open water in a designated Military Operating Area (MOA). Mission planning will be conducted near the associated MOA in a secure military facility. Launch & recovery operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor. 1.3. BACKGROUND. 23d Wing is requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing, multi-drone operations in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise. The 23d Wing requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective: Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting. Drones will operate as red forces, but no live fire (Kinetic) will be conducted on the drones (DRY Non-Kinetic operations). Activities will be conducted off the coast over water. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. a. 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems b. 49 U.S.C. 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 3.1. DRONE SERVICE. This contract specifically entails the service of operating drones. The contractor will ensure that any manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor. 3.2. OPERATING HOURS. All flying operations shall be accomplished in mid-April. Flying will be conducted for 2 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) flying operations. 3.3. EQUIPMENT. The contractor will provide up to 2ea Group 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain and operate for training operations. 4. SPECIFIC TASKS. The contractor must provide the following: 4.1. The contractor s duties shall conduct full-spectrum operation of up to 2ea Group 3 drones during the exercise window. 4.1.1. Launch & Recovery operations of up to 2ea Group 3 UASs will be coordinated by the contractor. 4.2. The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs. 4.3. The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces. 4.4. The contractor shall control manned or unmanned Group 3 drones in a manner emulating adversary unmanned aircraft systems. 4.5. The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exercise activities. 4.6. The contractor must have the ability to Reach designated MOAs from their departure/landing location. 4.7. As applicable, must have the ability to submit any required 14 CFR Part 107 Waivers or 49 U.S.C section 44807 exemptions (NLT 15 March) and receive FAA approval as required prior to exercise operations. NOTE: In your QUOTES, ensure you are maintaining Attachment 1. Solicitation CLIN structure in order to be properly evaluated. There is 1 CLIN total, your quotes should show 1 line item. Please refer to attached documents. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: item technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable, and past performance. Please ensure you are filling out Attachment 1. Solicitation "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" section, or properly addressing the CLIN structure in your quotes. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Questions are due by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 08:00am EST RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company. Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business,small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.) All quotes shall be received by Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time. Please identify the RFQ ID number FA483026Q0015 in the email subject line. Any questions regarding this Request For Quote can be directed to justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084.

Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to add detail to Statement of Work Para 3.2, and to add answers to contractor questions. Please see Attachment 9. SOW Update, and Attachment 10. Questions & Answers Per the Statement of Work (SOW) the following is required: 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. 1.1. SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required by the Contractor to supply service/training opportunities for military exercise operations and procedures outlined below. The 23d WG will be responsible for activities during an exercise in mid-April during regular operating hours. Actual date and location of execution will be relayed to the contract awardee s primary POC via encrypted email. 1.2. LOCATION. Services will be conducted off the coast of SE Georgia, United States over open water in a designated Military Operating Area (MOA). Mission planning will be conducted near the associated MOA in a secure military facility. Launch & recovery operations will be conducted at the discretion of the selected vendor. 1.3. BACKGROUND. 23d Wing is requesting an agency to conduct fixed wing, multi-drone operations in support of a 300-level Wing Training Exercise. The 23d Wing requests these drone operations to complete the following training objective: Low & slow fixed wing UAS threat detection and targeting. Drones will operate as red forces, but no live fire (Kinetic) will be conducted on the drones (DRY Non-Kinetic operations). Activities will be conducted off the coast over water. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. a. 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems b. 49 U.S.C. 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 3.1. DRONE SERVICE. This contract specifically entails the service of operating drones. The contractor will ensure that any manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are not specifically procured for this contract and are already owned by the working contractor. 3.2. OPERATING HOURS. All flying operations shall be accomplished in mid-April. Flying will be conducted for 2 hours each day in alignment with Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) flying operations. 3.3. EQUIPMENT. The contractor will provide up to 2ea Group 3 UASs and equipment to effectively maintain and operate for training operations. 4. SPECIFIC TASKS. The contractor must provide the following: 4.1. The contractor s duties shall conduct full-spectrum operation of up to 2ea Group 3 drones during the exercise window. 4.1.1. Launch & Recovery operations of up to 2ea Group 3 UASs will be coordinated by the contractor. 4.2. The contractor shall participate in any requested mission planning with the affiliated MGFEs. 4.3. The contractor shall operate in the designated air spaces. 4.4. The contractor shall control manned or unmanned Group 3 drones in a manner emulating adversary unmanned aircraft systems. 4.5. The contractor shall maintain continuous communication with a designated planning cell POC during exercise activities. 4.6. The contractor must have the ability to Reach designated MOAs from their departure/landing location. 4.7. As applicable, must have the ability to submit any required 14 CFR Part 107 Waivers or 49 U.S.C section 44807 exemptions (NLT 15 March) and receive FAA approval as required prior to exercise operations. NOTE: In your QUOTES, ensure you are maintaining Attachment 1. Solicitation CLIN structure in order to be properly evaluated. There is 1 CLIN total, your quotes should show 1 line item. Please refer to attached documents. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: item technical capability, lowest price technically acceptable, and past performance. Please ensure you are filling out Attachment 1. Solicitation "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" section, or properly addressing the CLIN structure in your quotes. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Questions are due by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 08:00am EST RESPONSES MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company. Specify any and all socio-economic to which your business belongs (large business,small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a) etc.) All quotes shall be received by Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Send responses via e-mail to SSgt Justin De Jesus, justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil by the response date and time. Please identify the RFQ ID number FA483026Q0015 in the email subject line. Any questions regarding this Request For Quote can be directed to justin.de_jesus@us.af.mil or at (229) 257-2084.