# Texas DIR/ESBD #HSD202609141129

Market Research for Omnidirectional High-Gain Antennas for Border Surveillance

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** HSD202609141129
**NAICS:** 334220, 334290

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division, is seeking market information on omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas for border surveillance integration.
- Government Buyer:
  - Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas
    - Must support multi-carrier cellular connectivity (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, FirstNet/Band 14)
    - Compatible with 4G LTE and 5G networks
    - Designed for integration with outdoor, cellular-enabled, motion-activated camera systems
    - Must maintain stable connections in deep fringe, low-coverage areas
    - Ruggedized to IP67 or higher for harsh environments
    - Low-visibility/covert deployment options required
    - Include mounting brackets, low-loss RF cables, and connectors
    - Technical documentation, test data, and certifications required
    - Respondents must provide detailed product info, deployment strategies, and compliance documentation
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a market research RFI
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Antennas must connect to multiple carrier towers simultaneously
  - Must support FirstNet (Band 14) for public safety
  - Designed for covert, ruggedized outdoor use
  - No manual directional alignment required
  - Respondents must answer a comprehensive technical questionnaire
- This is an RFI for information gathering only; no procurement or contract period is specified.

### Description

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division (HSD), is conducting market research to identify commercially available omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas. These antennas should enhance remote operational capabilities along the Texas/Mexico border by integrating with existing cell-enabled, motion-activated camera systems. The goal is to ensure reliable, multi-carrier cellular connectivity in deep fringe and low-coverage areas without requiring manual directional alignment. This is a Request for Information (RFI) with zero dollar value, aimed at gathering current information on suitable antenna solutions.

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