C-UAS Device
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for three handheld Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) devices to detect and defeat drone threats at Charleston AFB, SC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three compact, lightweight, and cost-effective handheld C-UAS tools. These devices must meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- Functionality: Detect and defeat drone threats, effective with line of sight.
- Weight: No more than 10 lbs, including battery.
- Power: Battery certified for military/civilian transport, providing minimum 60+ minutes for jamming and 10+ hours for detection.
- Capabilities: Must include GNSS jamming and navigation frequencies with directional emissions, and spoofing capability to interdict drones operating on waypoint control. Optional hardware disable for GNSS jamming for authorized users.
- Environmental: Must meet MIL STD 810 tested and IP65 rated requirements.
- Mounting: Options for fixed-site mounting points. Bidders must provide descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with these technical specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Size Standard: 1350 employees)
- Product Service Code: 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
- Place of Performance: Charleston AFB, SC
- Contractor Questions Cutoff: April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Delivery Requested By: June 30, 2026
- Offer Validity: Through September 30, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the vendor offering the best value, considering technical acceptability (compliance with salient characteristics), price, and delivery time. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes including a completed and signed SF1449, acknowledging all amendments. Quotes and questions should be emailed to SSgt Mackenzie Fullenlove (mackenzie.fullenlove@us.af.mil) and SSgt Motaz Irshid (motaz.irshid@us.af.mil).