The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans has a requirement for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) solutions to address the growing threats posed by unauthorized or malicious unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These systems must support the detection, tracking, locating, classification, identification, and mitigation of UAS threats across diverse operational environments. This procurement will enable DHS components to acquire adaptable C-UAS capabilities tailored to their unique mission requirements, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure, public safety, and national security.

As part of its mission, DHS is responsible for securing National Special Security Events (NSSE) and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events, which include high-profile gatherings such as presidential inaugurations, major sporting events, and other large-scale public events. These events often require specialized airspace security measures to address UAS threats and ensure the safety of attendees, critical infrastructure, and surrounding communities. C-UAS solutions procured under this effort will play a vital role in supporting DHS’s ability to secure these events and respond to evolving threats

Provide DHS with access to a variety of C-UAS solutions in the form of hardware, software, or services that support a variety of operational use cases, system types, and capabilities. This contract will remain current with available market solutions and provide a full range of C-UAS solutions throughout its life. The following C-UAS use cases are expected:

• Fixed Location Security: Continuous airspace awareness and response capabilities for permanent installations, such as airports, government facilities, and critical infrastructure.
  • Aviation Environments: Systems capable of operating in aviation environments, such as airports, airfields, or areas with high-density air traffic, where airspace safety and compliance with aviation regulations are critical.
  • Maritime Environments: Systems capable of operating in maritime environments, such as ports and coastal areas, where environmental factors (e.g., saltwater exposure, high humidity) and maritime operational needs are key considerations.
• Mobile Response: Portable, rapidly deployable systems or services capable of operating in dynamic, geographically dispersed, or roaming environments. This can include handheld, backpack, trailer, vehicle, maritime or airborne mounted solutions.
  • Aviation-Based Operations: Systems capable of being deployed on aircraft to support airborne operations, such as patrolling borders, monitoring large areas, or supporting disaster response from the air.
  • Maritime Environments: Systems capable of operating in maritime environments, such as aboard vessels, where environmental factors (e.g., saltwater exposure, high humidity) and maritime operational needs are key considerations.