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Air Force Seeks DroneShield RfPatrol Immediate Response Kit for Counter-sUAS Capability

This opportunity involves the U.S. Air Force's 56th Contracting Squadron at Luke Air Force Base seeking a Counter-sUAS (Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System) capability. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, 56th Fighter Wing (AETC), 56th Contracting Squadron (56 CONS/PKB), 56th Security Forces Squadron (56 SFS/RA) - Contracting office: FA4887 56 CONS CC, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona - OEMs and Vendors: - DroneShield (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - DroneShield RfPatrol Immediate Response Kit (NSN: 5865-66-025-4740) - Quantity: 1 kit - Includes: handheld detection unit, two NATO-standard rechargeable batteries, battery pass-through charger, vehicle-mount magnetic antenna kit, MOLLE-compatible carrying case, and accessories - Must meet MIL-STD-810G/H and IP67 standards - Designed for man-portable and vehicle-mounted RF drone detection - Must be passive, detect and classify various drone signals, provide real-time situational awareness, and integrate with government battle management systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equivalent (DroneShield RfPatrol Immediate Response Kit) - Must meet detailed technical criteria outlined in the salient characteristics document - Intended for use by security forces for immediate response to drone threats - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Luke Air Force Base, Arizona - Purpose: - Market research (RFI) to inform potential set-aside decisions and identify qualified vendors

Description

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) for 56 SFS Counter-sUAS Capability, brand name DroneShield RfPatrol™ Immediate Response Kit (NSN: 5865-66-025-4740)

This is a RFI notice only. This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.   

The 56th Contracting Squadron is seeking market information from qualified, experienced and interested vendors who can supply the items outlined below and in the attached Salient Characteristics for for 56 SFS Counter-sUAS Capability, brand name DroneShield RfPatrol™ Immediate Response Kit (NSN: 5865-66-025-4740).

Request interested firms respond to the following:

Identify your firm’s information (name, address, phone number, CAGE code). Identify if your company is a large or small business.  If applicable, identify what small business program(s) (i.e. SBA Certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HubZone, etc.) your company is certified as.  Identify the appropriate amount of calendar days required to respond to a RFP. Any other comments, feedback or response on how to improve this requirement is highly encouraged. The Government wants to ensure transparency of this process and ensure interested firms are provided the same information.  If your firm has a question regarding this RFI, can the Government post your firm’s questions, along with the Government’s response, in FedBizOpps, GSA, etc. (your firm’s name will not be disclosed to the public)?

Only electronic responses will be accepted.  Please send responses via email to the primary point of contact, Rachel Tilley, at rachel.tilley.1@us.af.mil, no later than Friday, 17 April 2026, 10:00 am Pacific Time.  Earlier submission is highly encouraged.

This RFI notice is issued for planning purposes only.  Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any bid/proposal preparation costs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Contracting Officer, Rachel Tilley, at rachel.tilley.1@us.af.mil.

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