What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Homeland Security seeks market information on recoverable, reusable, lightweight, rapidly deployable small unmanned aircraft systems to support frontline operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, perimeter security, disaster assessment, maritime awareness, and law enforcement missions. The buyer desires complete multirotor system kits featuring operational video or imagery payloads, secure command-and-control links, domestic sourcing, NDAA compliance, Blue or Green UAS cybersecurity, and scalable production capacity with an approximate target price of $3,000 per complete kit. This request is solely for market research, and all interested parties may submit voluntary responses. Submissions must be sent by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on October 5, 2026, with all questions sent to the same address using RFI number 70RSAT26RFI000030 in the subject line. Responses must include a cover page, a completed summary table, and a narrative not exceeding three pages, with respondents addressing price estimates across quantity ranges from 10 to 50,000 units. The provided text contains no information regarding contract terms or budget.
Scope of work
- Air vehicle
- Controller or ground control station
- Batteries sufficient for multiple sorties
- Charger and cables
- Electro-optical and/or infrared camera payload
- Rugged case or carrying pouch
- Spare propellers and basic field spares
- Required software and training materials
Minimum qualifications
- National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant
- Meet or can meet Defense Contract Management Agency Blue UAS, AUVSI Green UAS, or equivalent cybersecurity standards
- Capable of operating by trained or certified UAS operators
Documents to include with your response
- Cover page
- Completed summary table
- Concise narrative response
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email including RFI number 70RSAT26RFI000030 in the subject line. Includes a cover page, completed summary table, and a narrative response not exceeding three pages.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (70RSAT) with descriptions matching "unmanned". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| THE MITRE CORPORATION70RSAT26FR0000028 · FFRDC S&T CYBERSECURITY FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (SUAS) MISSIONS | $1.2M | Jun 30, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Aircraft Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 336411
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION70Z03825FR0000145 · OVERHAUL AND REPAIR OF TAIL ROTOR SERVOS AND SERVO CYLINDERS THAT WILL BE UTILIZED ON THE | $95,219 | Feb 19, 2032 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION70Z03825FR0000111 · OVERHAUL OF TAIL ROTOR SERVO'S AND SERVO CYLINDERS TO BE UTILIZED ON THE MH-60T AIRCRAFT. | $94,649 | Jan 19, 2032 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION70Z03825FR0000087 · OVERHAUL OF MULTIPLE TAIL ROTOR SERVO'S TO BE UTILIZED ON THE MH-60T AIRCRAFT. | $146.9K | Oct 19, 2031 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION70Z03825FR0000050 · OVERHAUL OF MULTIPLE TAIL ROTOR SERVO'S. SECTION 2(D) | $133.6K | Nov 19, 2030 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION70Z03825FZ0000022 · OVERHAUL OF MULTIPLE TAIL ROTOR SERVO'S. | $53,434 | Jan 19, 2030 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 336411, since Oct 1, 2024
260 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION$92.2M
- 2. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC$57.0M
- 3. SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION$48.7M
- 4. INTER-OP.NET, INC.$47.2M
- 5. PILATUS AIRCRAFT USA LTD.$25.8M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.