DroneShield Immediate Response Kit (IRK) LAK FSH
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 issuing a Brand Name Only Request for Quote (RFQ) for DroneShield Immediate Response Kits (IRK), associated accessories, and certified instructor training for the 502d Security Forces Group at JBSA-Randolph, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of two (2) Brand Name DroneShield Immediate Response Kits (IRK), specifically the DroneGun MK4A with RFPATROL MK2 WIDEBAND, and three (3) Magnetic Antenna Kits Wideband (MAK WB). The contractor must also provide two (2) days of Certified Instructor Training. The equipment must feature passive RF detection, integrate with the current Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) using the Cursor on Target (CoT) format, be mobile, easy to use, and offer a detection range sufficient for the vast areas of JBSA. The contractor is responsible for installation, integration, and training, and must provide proof of being an authorized reseller of DroneShield products. Products must be free from defects and include a standard warranty.
Justification for Brand Name
DroneShield is identified as the only source for the IRK due to its unique ability to integrate with the required TAK via the CoT format. The system offers a detection range of up to 10 km and a defeat range over 1 km. The DroneGun is approved by SOCOM, CENTCOM, and AFGSC as a system of record, leveraging proprietary AI-powered engines and continuous drone frequency library updates not found in competing products.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Brand Name Only RFQ
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 334511, size standard 1,350 employees)
- Place of Performance: JBSA-Randolph, TX
- Mandatory Registration: System for Award Management (SAM)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Kailah Kraus (kailah.kraus@us.af.mil) and Emily Deck Sanders (emily.deck_sanders@us.af.mil) by Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Award will be made on a Best Value basis, defined as the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quotation. The three lowest-priced, timely submitted quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Offerors must review all incorporated clauses and provisions.