SAM #RFI_DFR_sUAS_2027

CBP Market Research for DFR sUAS Dock Systems and Services

CBP is gathering industry information on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) small-unmanned-aircraft dock systems and related services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP); the initial notice also identifies the Air and Marine Contracting Division. - What is being researched: Integrated systems pairing small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) with docks, plus associated services. No quantities, models, or part numbers are specified. - Capabilities of interest: Launch speed; day- and night-time video; autonomy; range and endurance; cybersecurity; scalability; and sustainment. - Demonstrations: The Government may consider responses for no-cost product demonstrations. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named in the provided notice or attachment summary. - Procurement status: This is market research, not a request for proposals or a commitment to purchase; responses may inform future acquisition planning.

Description

SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (SUAS)

DRONE AS A FIRST RESPONDER (DFR)

SUAS DOCK SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT

DESCRIPTION:  The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), as part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is conducting market research through a request for information (RFI)/Sources Sought on the current availability and technological capabilities of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) dock systems and services.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED.  This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes, and market research only; it does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP.  This research does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.  CBP is not seeking proposals at this time.  CBP will not pay any costs associated with responding to this research.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP.  If a solicitation is released, it will be posted to SAM.gov (http://www.SAM.gov).  All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned.  The information obtained from industries responses to this RFI may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP.

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