Opportunity
Port of Long Beach PlanetBids #145189
Port of Long Beach Turnkey Radar-Based Drone Detection System Solicitation
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
145189
NAICS
334511, 541512, 238210
The Port of Long Beach Security Division is seeking a turnkey radar-based drone detection system to enhance port security. - Government Buyer: - Port of Long Beach Security Division (Harbor Department) - Products/Services Requested: - Radar-based UAV detection system capable of detecting Group 1 DOD UAVs at 5km - Must operate in marine and adverse weather conditions - Integration with existing RF detection and Milestone video management systems - Supports up to 6 concurrent user licenses and 25 user accounts - Features include data recording/export, multi-region geographic fencing, slew-to-cue integration, and layered multi-factor identification - Installation, configuration, and testing services - Engineered shop drawings, permits, planning, scheduling, supervision, installation labor, equipment, terminations, programming, and testing - Factory-trained engineers/technicians for commissioning and acceptance testing - Training for up to 25 personnel (system administration and end-user training) - One-year warranty, maintenance, and upgrades (equipment replacement, software upgrades, labor included) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FCC and FAA regulations - Must operate in marine and adverse weather environments - Integration with existing security infrastructure - Compliance with California and federal laws - Training and documentation for up to 25 personnel - One-year warranty covering all equipment and software - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified security system manufacturers and integrators.
Description
The Port of Long Beach's Security Division is seeking proposals for a turnkey Radar-based Drone Detection System. The system must provide advanced warning and detection of suspicious or unauthorized UAVs near designated port perimeters and be operable from fixed and mobile platforms. The contractor will be responsible for providing, installing, configuring, and testing all components of the radar detection system. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, and proposals are due by September 23, 2026.