Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) detection and analysis services
ID: 80KSC026B0001Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTERKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ca6a711f03f84b20ba565e88c69ab7b4/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information from potential sources for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) detection and analysis services at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Merritt Island, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for providing real-time UAS detection, monitoring, and threat analysis across KSC's 144,000 acres, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets by detecting UAS at least 40 nautical miles away and integrating with existing counter-UAS systems from the FBI, US Air Force, and US Space Force. Interested firms must submit capability statements by February 9, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Justin Ko at justin.j.ko@nasa.gov. The anticipated contract performance is expected to commence no earlier than April 1, 2026.

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    Justin Ko
    justin.j.ko@nasa.gov
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    NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) requires Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) detection and analysis services across its 144,000-acre property to ensure safety and security. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, software, and equipment to deliver real-time UAS detection, monitoring, and threat analysis. Key services include weekly summary reports with threat analysis of UAS detections, on-site monitoring for high-interest events, and insights into new UAS trends. The detection system must have fixed and mobile components, cover common UAS protocols including DJI, detect UAS at least 40 nautical miles from Launch Complex 39 Pad B, and be accessible 24/7/365 via secure internet browser and mobile devices. The system must provide audible and visual alerts, automated email/text alerts, and be compatible with FBI, USAF, and USSF counter-UAS systems. The contractor is responsible for all system installation, maintenance, updates, and evaluations for obsolescence after two years.
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