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Autonomous Drone Training

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated May 28, 2026 · 16:19 UTC

The Navy needs a small business to provide autonomous drone training services.

Key Details

The Navy needs a small business to provide autonomous drone training services. The contract is firm-fixed-price and 100% set aside for small businesses. The period of performance is through 9/30/30. The Navy will evaluate proposals based on technical merit and past performance.

What's the contract structure and timeline?

The contract is firm-fixed-price and 100% set aside for small businesses. The period of performance is through 9/30/30.

How will they pick the winner?

The Navy will evaluate proposals based on technical merit and past performance.

When and how do you bid?

Submit proposals via email to emily.j.wichman.civ@us.navy.mil by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on June 5, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with drone training and autonomous systems

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification

Primary point of contact

Name
Emily Wichman
Email
emily.j.wichman.civ@us.navy.mil

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