Opportunity
SAM #RFI485526
Market Research for Tactical Unattended Ground-Based Counter-sUAS Sensor System (Phalanx Shield)
Buyer
27th Special Operations Group
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
RFI485526
NAICS
336419, 334290, 334511
The 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (27 SOCONS LGC) at Cannon Air Force Base, part of the Air Force Special Operations Command, is conducting market research for a tactical unattended ground-based Counter-sUAS (cUAS) sensor system, known as 'Phalanx Shield.' - Government Buyer: - 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (27 SOCONS LGC), Cannon AFB, Air Force Special Operations Command - Products/Services Requested: - Tactical unattended ground-based Counter-sUAS sensor system ('Phalanx Shield') - System must provide early warning and detection of Group 1 and 2 commercial small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) - No specific part numbers, models, or purchase quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must meet or exceed the capabilities outlined in the attached Salient Characteristics document - Focus on early warning and detection of commercial sUAS threats in deployed environments - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Additional Notes: - This is a market research request to identify capable sources, not a solicitation for immediate purchase
Description
Cannon AFB is doing market research to identify capanble vendors who can provide a tactical unattended ground-based Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial System (cUAS) sensor. The system is a crucial need in a deployed environment to provide early warning and detection of Group 1 and 2 commercial sUAS. The system must meet or beat the capabilities outlined in the Salient Characteristics Attachment on this sources sought.