Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Missions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking industry information on complete, recoverable small unmanned aircraft system kits for frontline operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, and related missions.

United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS > SCI TECH ACQ DIV


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Nov 05, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 02:00 PM
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245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC, USA
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The Department of Homeland Security is conducting market research for complete, lightweight, rapidly deployable, recoverable, and reusable small multirotor aircraft system kits for authorized frontline operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, perimeter security, disaster assessment, maritime or littoral awareness, and law enforcement support missions. Complete kits may include the aircraft, controller or ground control station, batteries, charger, electro-optical and/or infrared payloads, rugged case, spares, user interface, software, training materials, warranty, and support. DHS is interested in commercial off-the-shelf, modified commercial, and developmental systems with rapid setup, real-time and recorded video, metadata, secure command-and-control and data links, offline operation, NDAA compliance, Blue UAS, Green UAS, or equivalent cybersecurity and supply-chain maturity, domestic sourcing, and scalable production. Respondents should provide capability, cybersecurity, supply-chain, production, pricing, sustainment, and acquisition information, including estimated pricing at quantities from 10 to 50,000 complete kits. This Request for Information is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to purchase; classified information, marketing brochures, lengthy technical manuals, and supplemental materials are not requested.

Classification Codes
NAICS336411Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC1550Drones
Smart Codes
small unmanned aircraft systemsdrone surveillance systemsdrone cybersecurity systems
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Oct 01, 2026 06:00 PM-Published Date
Nov 05, 2026 10:00 PM-Response Due Date
Nov 20, 2026-Inactive Date
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