RFI - Explosive Testing Capability with Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

The US Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Physical Security Programs seeks market research information regarding vendor capabilities to perform blast testing services using an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to deliver an explosive charge to a target. The requested scope includes providing technical information on available UAS systems, blast testing methodologies, range or site capabilities, safety management, compliance history, and security clearances. Eligible respondents must hold and provide evidence of appropriate FAA licensure or authorization to weaponize a UAS for testing, an ATF explosives license or permit such as FFLC License type 10, and any required federal, state, or local permits. Interested parties must submit responses of up to 20 pages in PDF or Word format via email to Amber Gray at [email protected] and Maria Anguiano at [email protected] no later than October 12, 2026. The text does not provide a contract term, budget, evaluation method, or question deadlines, as this notice is strictly for planning purposes and does not commit the buyer to award a contract.