Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0146
Autonomous Drone and Systems Training Services for NSWC Crane
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0146
NAICS
611430, 611512, 611699, 611710
NSWC Crane, part of the U.S. Navy under NAVSEA, is seeking small business vendors to deliver in-person Autonomous Drone and Systems Training at its federal facility in Crane, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Warfare Center - Workforce Development Branch, Human Resources Office - Products/Services Requested: - Autonomous Drone and Systems Training (multiple CLINs, each for one unit) - 2-day fundamentals course for up to 60 students in FY26 - Additional training sessions anticipated 3-5 times per fiscal year, with options for annual courses over a 5-year period - Training topics include drone warfare principles, AI-driven defense, counter-drone tactics, autonomous targeting, ethical considerations, and emerging technologies - Vendor instructors must have relevant military and technical expertise - Annual submission of updated course catalogs and training materials required - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Each CLIN represents one training session (part numbers: 0001, 0001AA, 0001AB, etc.) - Initial fundamentals course for up to 60 students - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All training must be conducted in person at government-provided facilities - Vendors must have active CMMC Level 1 certification - Firm Fixed Price contract with a maximum order value of $500,000 - Technical documentation and course catalogs must be provided annually - Place of Performance: - NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are referenced in the solicitation.
Description
N00164-26-Q-0146 – AUTONOMOUS DRONE TRAINING- PSC U099 - NAICS 611710
ISSUE DATE 13 MAY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 27 MAY 2026 – 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for
FFP, Non-Commercial, Service, IAW SOW, IAW FAR 13.
This procurement is 100% set aside for small business.
CLIN 0001-INFO – Autonomous Drone Training IAW SOW
CLIN 0001AA – POP date of award through 9/30/26 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AB – POP date of award through 9/30/26 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AC – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AD – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AE – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AF – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AG – POP 10/1/26 through 9/30/27 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AH – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AJ – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AK – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AL – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AM – POP 10/1/27 through 9/30/28 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AN – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AP – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AQ – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AR – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AS – POP 10/1/28 through 9/30/29 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AT – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AU – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AV – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AW –POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
CLIN 0001AX – POP 10/1/29 through 9/30/30 – Quantity 1
All interested vendors must complete or provide the following to be considered responsive:
Provide CMMC certification status Technical documentation/ information (see pages 37-38 of the solicitation)
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written . Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0146 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to emily.j.wichman.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 5:00PM EASTERN TIME.