Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) U.S. Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) II
ID: 70RSAT25RFI000005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6b891407b994ba98bf080d979b1fd60/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking vendors to participate in the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) II, an initiative aimed at optimizing C-UAS technologies through international collaboration. Vendors are required to provide integrated C-UAS solutions capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying Group 1 and 2 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with applications in areas such as prison security, critical infrastructure protection, and event security. The total unit cost for the proposed solutions must not exceed $250,000, covering all necessary hardware, software, and operational components. Interested vendors should submit their proposals by the specified deadline to Jason Rios at jason.rios@hq.dhs.gov or Mohammed Rizki at mohammed.rizki@hq.dhs.gov, with the demonstration event scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, at Fort Wolters National Guard Base in Mineral Wells, Texas.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Rios
    jason.rios@hq.dhs.gov
    Mohammed Rizki
    mohammed.rizki@hq.dhs.gov
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    US CORE II RFI_draft_17 Dec2024 PDF.pdf
    The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) II. This RFI aims to gather information from vendors on integrated C-UAS solutions capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying Groups 1 and 2 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Government seeks solutions for a range of applications, including prison security and critical infrastructure protection, with a unit cost not exceeding $250,000. Submissions will be reviewed for participation in the U.S. CORE II event, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, at Fort Wolters National Guard Base in Texas. Vendors are instructed to provide details on system capabilities, specifications, and their operational readiness. The RFI emphasizes that responses will be treated as public knowledge, and proprietary information should not be submitted. The government reserves the right to evaluate submissions for potential inclusion in the demonstration and will not incur costs for vendor responses. This initiative exemplifies the DHS’s commitment to enhancing national security capabilities through innovative technologies in a collaborative international framework.
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