Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Operational Awareness and Surveillance Missions

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
70RSAT26RFI000030
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
Office
SCI TECH ACQ DIV
Posted Date
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, October 5, 2026
PSC Code
1550
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 20528
Status
Active

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Security Officer, Program Executive Office for UAS and cUAS, is conducting market research for the DHS Drone Development Program. DHS seeks information regarding recoverable, reusable, lightweight, rapidly deployable small unmanned aircraft systems capable of supporting authorized DHS frontline operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, perimeter security, disaster assessment, maritime/littoral awareness, and law enforcement support missions. DHS is interested in complete small multirotor system kits with rapid deployment, operational video or imagery payloads, secure command-and-control and data links, domestic sourcing, NDAA compliance, Blue UAS/Green UAS or equivalent cyberse

Why This Opportunity Matters

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF is conducting market research to identify potential sources for aircraft manufacturing in WASHINGTON, DC. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.