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

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF · SCI TECH ACQ DIV

Contract Details

Solicitation number
70RSAT26RFI000030
Notice ID
70RSAT26RFI000030
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
Office
SCI TECH ACQ DIV
Posted Date
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Response Deadline
Nov 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
PSC Code
1550
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
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 cybersecurity and supply chain maturity, and scalable production capacity. This Request for Information is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not pay for response preparation or submission. 10/1/26 Update - Extended Submission deadline to November 5, 2026.

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Contact
DHS Drone Development Program
Email
DHSDDP@hq.dhs.gov

Observed opportunity history

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History
  1. Opportunity version

    Initial information

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

    Solicitation: 70RSAT26RFI000030

    Publication: 43ad971314c843bcafbfd07a30a07149

    Current publication

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    First established information: Department/Ind.Agency, Description, Office, Sub-Tier

  2. Opportunity capture

    Initial information

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

    Solicitation: 70RSAT26RFI000030

    Publication: 43ad971314c843bcafbfd07a30a07149

    Current publication