SSgt Justin DeJesus
Fort Moore, GA 31699
USA
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View moreGroup 3 UAS Support for Training Exercise (April 2026)
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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,[email protected] 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 [email protected] or at (229) 257-2084.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Statement of Work