Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Operational Awareness and Surveillance Missions
Sources Sought from Department of Homeland Security.
Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.
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Notice details
- Sub-tier agency
- OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation number
- 70RSAT26RFI000030
- Product/service code
- 1550
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Response deadline
- Nov 5, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
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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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Nov 5, 2026. That is 12 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing.
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Homeland Security.
Where is the official notice?
The link under Official notice opens the source listing.