# SAM #JA-2026-05-1403

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

**Buyer:** TSA Mission Essentials
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** JA-2026-05-1403
**NAICS:** 334511, 335999

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

<p>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.</p>

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