SFS Drone Detection System

This Statement of Work outlines the federal procurement requirements for a brand-name Drone Shield Immediate Response Kit to support Columbus Air Force Base and the 14th Security Forces Squadron. The objective is to acquire a compliant, tested Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) that provides both detection and defeat capabilities to mitigate risks to training operations. Under this contract, the selected vendor must deliver new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hardware within 45 days of receiving the order. In addition to providing the tactical kit, battery, charger, and protective case, the contractor is responsible for providing a one-year software and firmware update license, as well as on-site operator training. The vendor's responsibilities also include comprehensive on-site integration services at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. These services entail configuring the system, updating the threat library, calibrating the detection sensors through radio frequency baseline mapping to minimize false positives, and conducting a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) to verify proper system operation. Final government acceptance depends on successful SAT completion and physical inspection of the equipment. All hardware is backed by a standard commercial OEM warranty commencing upon government acceptance.

This Statement of Work outlines the federal acquisition of one Drone Shield Immediate Response Kit for Columbus Air Force Base’s 14th Security Forces Squadron. Acting as a Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS), the acquisition is a strict brand-name requirement approved by the Air Education and Training Command to provide defenders with critical early warning, detection, defeat, and decision-making capabilities. The selected contractor is responsible for delivering new Original Equipment Manufacturer hardware and software within 45 days of receiving the order. Deliverables include the response kit, wideband magnetic antenna, tactical rugged belt, software configurations, annual subscriptions, and extended warranties. Additionally, the contractor must perform on-site integration, configuration, and calibration services to minimize false positives within the base's electromagnetic environment. Final government acceptance is contingent upon successful Site Acceptance Testing, which verifies system functionality and communication. The contractor must also provide standard commercial warranties, ongoing firmware and threat-library updates, and basic operator training for security forces personnel. All deliveries and services will occur at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

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This document is Amendment 0001 to solicitation FA302226Q0012, issued by the 14th Contracting Squadron (14 CONS) at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Released on July 20, 2026, the purpose of this amendment is to modify the Statement of Work (SOW) for a drone detection system acquisition. Specifically, the amendment modifies Section 5.0 of the Statement of Work. To reflect this change, the original attachment "Attachment 1_Drone Detection SOW_Updated" has been deleted and replaced with "Attachment 1 - Drone Detection SOW V2_Updated." The solicitation number is updated to FA302226Q00120001 to reflect the amendment. All other terms, conditions, and the deadline for receipt of offers remain unchanged. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified closing hour and date to avoid potential rejection of their proposal.

This document is a federal Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity/Brand-Name Restriction issued by the 14th Contracting Squadron (14 CONS/PKB) at Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), Mississippi. The purpose of the justification is to restrict procurement to the DroneShield Immediate Response Kit (IRK), which consists of the Dronegun MK4 and the RFPATROL MK2 Wideband. The requirement is for a detection-centric Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-SUAS) capability. This system will provide persistent detection, identification, classification, and alerting of small unmanned aerial systems in and around CAFB. The brand-name restriction is justified under Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) guidelines and a formal mandate issued on March 30, 2026, by Higher Headquarters (HQ AETC/A4S), which explicitly selected and approved the DroneShield system as the compliant solution. Procuring an alternative brand would violate this headquarter mandate. To ensure the anticipated cost to the government remains fair and reasonable, the contracting officer noted that DroneShield provided an authorized third-party vendor list. This allows multiple authorized resellers to compete for the award, ensuring competitive pricing despite the brand-name restriction. The justification was officially certified and signed by Contracting Officer Nina M. Jones on July 14, 2026.

This Federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA302226Q0012, is issued by the Department of the Air Force, 14th Contracting Squadron (14 CONS), at Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB) in Mississippi. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (size standard of 1,350 employees) to acquire a DroneShield Immediate Response Kit. The primary objective is to obtain a detection-centric Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capability. This system must provide persistent detection, identification, classification, and alerting of small UAS (sUAS) in and around CAFB. The procurement is structured as a single-lot, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract under Product Service Code 5865. Key contract details include: - **Delivery Timeline:** Destination delivery is required within 45 calendar days after receipt of the award. - **Submission Requirements:** Quotes must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Holly Walters and Contracting Officer Nina Jones by August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Offers must remain valid for 60 calendar days. - **Evaluation Criteria:** Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming proposal is most advantageous to the government based on two factors: Technical (demonstrating full compliance and providing proof of being an authorized DroneShield reseller) and Price. - **Invoicing:** Payment processing will be managed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).