SFS DRONE DETECTION SYSTEM

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking offers for a Drone Detection Shield to enhance security at Columbus Air Force Base. This RFQ includes a Brand Name Requirement for a C-sUAS capability, with a focus on persistent detection and situational awareness. Quotes are due by August 5, 2026, at 12 PM CST.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA302226Q0012
Notice Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: August 5, 2026
Response Deadline: August 6, 2026
NAICS Code: 334511 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 5865
Issuing Office: FA3022 14 CONS LGCA
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Holly Walters
City: COLUMBUS
State: MS
ZIP Code: 39710-0001
AI Product/Service: both

Description

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION: The closing date and time for the receipt of offers is hereby extended from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1200 PM CST, to Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 0900 AM CST.

14 SFS has a Brand Name Requirement for a Drone Detection Shield IAW DAFMAN 31-101_DAFGM2025-01, paragrpah 4.5, -centric Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capability to provide persistent detection, identification, classification, and alerting of small UAS (sUAS) in and around Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), MS. The capability will protect the 14th Flying Training Wing's training operations (≈260 sorties/day), support base security, and provide actionable, centralized situational awareness to the Base Defense Operations Center. The system must be designed so a defeat capability may be added later without replacing core detection infrastructure.

The requirement is for one (1) Lot of the Drone Shield Immediate Response Kit, including all associated non-personal services, labor, tools, and equipment required for setup and implementation as defined in the Statement of Work.

The vendor shall respond to this RFQ by email to Contract Specialist A1C Holly Walters (holly.walters.2@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Nina M Jones (nina.jones.2@us.af.mil) quotes are due by or before Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 12 P.M. CST.

AMENDMENT: Section 5.0 within the Statement of Work has been updated as of 20 July 2026.

Key dates

August 5, 2026Posted Date
August 6, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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drone detection unmanned aircraft systems defense contracting security services military technology

Frequently asked questions

SFS DRONE DETECTION SYSTEM is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.