SAM #JA-2026-05-1403

TSA Exception to Fair Opportunity for Dedrone RF-560 Counter-Drone Sensors and Software

TSA published an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a proposed sole-source purchase of Dedrone RF-560 counter-drone sensors and software for designated major airports. - Procurement status: The notice documents an exception associated with an award; it is not a request for new offers. The attached justification describes a proposed sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order under DHS’s mandatory C-UAS IDIQ. - Buyer and users: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Program. - Products: Dedrone RF-560 fixed and mobile radio-frequency sensors and software, part number RF-560. The system is intended to detect, identify, monitor, and track unauthorized drone activity at designated Core 30 airports. Quantity is not stated. - Sole-source rationale: TSA says the RF-560 meets its requirements through integration with the existing Dedrone architecture and interoperability with current systems and workflows. The agency also cites avoiding transition and retraining risks. - OEM/ownership: Dedrone Defense LLC is identified as the proposed contractor and is owned by Axon Enterprise Inc.; the product is described as Axon by Dedrone/Dedrone RF-560. - Performance period: One year from the date of award; no specific start or end date is provided.

Description

The attached Exception fo Fair Opportunity is published in accordance with award made to Dedrone Defense, LLC under delivery order number 70T05026F6116N004 on 28 September 2026.

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