Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-135411

Massachusetts Counter-UAS Grant Program

Massachusetts is offering competitive grant funding to strengthen eligible public agencies’ counter-drone capabilities. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Office of Grants & Research. - Funding: Approximately $4.67 million is available overall, with at least 80% designated for local jurisdictions; this is program funding, not a stated contract value. - Eligible applicants and priority: Massachusetts municipalities, tribal or territorial governments, and state agencies may apply. Applicants hosting or supporting SEAR Level 1 or 2 events receive priority. - Requested technologies: UAS detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking technologies, plus mitigation technologies for legally authorized public-safety use. Mitigation equipment must be mobile. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, brands, or part numbers are specified. Grant-funded systems and services must support secure sharing of relevant detection data with DHS, subject to applicable law; covered foreign UAS may not be procured or operated with federal funds.

Description

The grant program provides funding to enhance state and local capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (drones), and to mitigate threats where authorized. Eligible entities may purchase UAS detection, identification, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation technologies for public safety and critical infrastructure protection. Eligible applicants are Massachusetts municipalities, tribal or territorial governments, and Massachusetts state agencies. A total of $4.67 million is available, with priority given to applicants hosting or supporting SEAR Level 1 and 2 events.

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