DroneShield Immediate Response Kit (IRK) LAK FSH

This Statement of Need outlines the requirements for procuring two Brand Name DroneShield Immediate Response Kits (IRK) for the 502d Security Forces Group at JBSA-Randolph, TX. The JBSA Security Forces Group needs to acquire a drone detection shield in accordance with DAFMAN 31-102, Paragraph 1.2.8.1. The equipment must have passive RF detection, integrate with the current Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) using Cursor on Target (CoT) format, be mobile, user-friendly, and offer a wide detection range to cover JBSA's extensive properties. DroneShield is the sole source for the IRK, which has been approved by AETC and AF/JAOI. The contractor will be responsible for delivering two DroneShield IRK systems, three Magnetic Antenna Kit Widebands, installation, integration, and two days of certified instructor training at JBSA-Randolph, TX, with training potentially at a separate JBSA location. The products must be free from defects and include a standard product warranty.

The 502d Contracting Squadron requires a single-source justification for the DroneShield Immediate Response Kit (LAK & FSH) to defend Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) from Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) threats. DAFMAN 31-102 mandates the protection of DAF personnel and facilities from SUAS. The DroneShield system is justified due to its unique integration with the Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) using the Cursor on Target (CoT) format, a detection range of up to 10 kilometers, and a defeat range over 1 kilometer. Its proprietary AI-powered engine for drone identification and continuous frequency library updates are superior to competitors' static libraries. DroneShield is also approved by SOCOM, CENTCOM, and AFGSC as a system of record, and its technology is used by the US Secret Service. Efforts to obtain competition found other solutions require additional approvals and have shorter engagement distances. The contracting activity plans to monitor the market for future sources to ensure competition.

This government file, FA301626Q7081, outlines various clauses and instructions for offerors regarding commercial products and services, particularly for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. Key aspects include evaluation factors (price and technical), detailed instructions for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and mandates for item unique identification and valuation. The document emphasizes restrictions on the employment of personnel and post-award small business program rerepresentation. Additionally, it addresses compliance with safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain procurements (e.g., from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and those involving the Maduro Regime), and the elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. An ombudsman is appointed to facilitate resolution of concerns, ensuring transparency and fairness in the procurement process.

The RFQ # FA301626Q7081 is a brand-name-only solicitation for a DroneShield Immediate Response Kit (IRK), issued by the Department of the Air Force. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 334511. The government plans to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability requires proposed products to conform to the Schedule of Supplies and proof of authorized reseller status. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Kailah Kraus and Emily Deck Sanders. Award is contingent on fund availability, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. Quoters must be registered with SAM to be eligible for award.