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How to bid on NFA Basic Remote Pilot Course Program for FEMA
What FEMA's National Fire Academy is buying
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its National Fire Academy (NFA), intends to acquire services for a regional Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training Program. This program will provide training and management for fire, rescue, HAZMAT, EMS, and law enforcement personnel.
The NFA Basic Remote Pilot Course is designed to be discipline-agnostic and incorporates specific industry standards and frameworks. The agency plans to award this on a sole-source basis to the Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on August 07, 2026. If your business believes it can provide the same UAS training program and support services, you must submit a technical capability statement by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2026.
This is not a request for proposals. The government will review submitted capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. Information received will be used to decide if there are other capable sources besides the intended sole-source vendor.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for businesses that specialize in education and training, specifically in advanced technology aerial firefighting or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) training. The relevant NAICS code is 611430, which covers Professional and Management Development Training.
Firms with expertise in developing and delivering UAS training programs built on frameworks like the Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) A-450 and incorporating National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) UAS proficiency standards may find this relevant.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you need to submit a technical capability statement. This statement should provide sufficient technical data to demonstrate your firm's ability to provide the same UAS training program and support services as described.
Capability statements must be submitted by email only as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment. Send your statement to James Suerdieck at [email protected]. Do not make phone calls regarding this notice.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience and expertise in UAS training, especially for emergency services and law enforcement. Highlight any alignment with the Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) A-450 framework or NIST UAS proficiency standards.
Ensure your statement directly addresses the specific requirements mentioned in the notice, such as the ability to provide regional delivery and a curriculum relevant to various disciplines like structural fire, wildland fire, search and rescue, HAZMAT, EMS, and law enforcement. Provide concrete examples of past performance in similar programs.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Fire Administration (USFA), National Fire Academy (NFA); the original posting controls.