DAF26BZ01-DV001ActiveSBIR

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

This RFP seeks a detection and counter-UAS system for military convoys on domestic roads, capable of identifying threatening drone operations and disrupting them through electronic warfare or precision kinetic means while minimizing civilian risk in populated areas.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
April 13, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026

Official Description

The United States Military and its US government interagency partners have requirements to move personnel and equipment on public roads that are at risk of surveillance and improvised attacks by drones. The open nature of our free society provides anonymity to our fellow citizens and potential bad actors that makes UAS defense along public roads very challenging. The legal and beneficial use of UAS complicates the problem that all UAS in vicinity of US military operations in the homeland cannot ...

Change History

Q&A UpdatedMay 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Added 1 new Q&A (Q1) clarifying that full solutions require BOTH non-kinetic AND low-collateral kinetic defeat mechanisms. All other Q&As (previously Q1-Q4) renumbered to Q2-Q5 with no answer content changes.

Q&A UpdatedMay 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Added 1 new Q&A (Q1) clarifying that weather/environmental-awareness microservices are responsive as partial solutions if they improve detection confidence, trajectory assessment, or engagement-risk assessment, provided detailed explanations of non-proposed system aspects are included. Previous Q&As reordered.

Status ChangedMay 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Q&A UpdatedApr 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

**Summary of Q&A Changes:** Two new Q&As were added clarifying partial solution eligibility. Q1 (new) and Q2 (previously Q1, reordered) both address whether effector-only or partial C-UAS solutions are acceptable. The updated answer emphasizes that while partial solutions are permitted, they require "detailed and reasonable explanations" of non-proposed system portions. Q1 additionally clarifies that low-collateral, non-RF, and non-consumable approaches align with objectives. Q3 (previously Q2) remains substantively unchanged regarding stop-and-scan operations and alternative sensing approaches.

Q&A UpdatedApr 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Added new Q1 clarifying scope: effector-only C-UAS solutions are acceptable and do not require full F2T2E capability coverage. Previous Q2 renumbered as Q2 with no answer changes.

Q&A UpdatedApr 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

Added answers to 2 existing questions clarifying: (1) stop-and-scan operational mode acceptable if convoy protection maintained; justification required; (2) non-listed sensors acceptable if well-reasoned and meet objectives.

Q&A UpdatedApr 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

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Opportunity AddedApr 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM

Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

New opportunity: Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations

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