Request for Information: Counter Small Unmanned Aerial System Barrier

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Problem Statement: Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (s-UAS) disrupt airfield operations and agencies have limited response capabilities due to restrictions on counter measures posed by the Federal Aviation Administration (Section 130i, Title 10, USC). The requirement: Build a passive barrier that will prevent a Group 1 or Group 2 sUAS from making physical contact with an F-15E Strike Eagle using commercial off the shelf material. Existing Shelters in the drawing are Big Top Shelters with a Canvas cover.

Material needs the strength to stop 55lb drone traveling at 125 mph. Any space/gaps in material or design should not exceed six inches. Material should be flame retardant. Weight of material should be kept to a minimum to reduce structural load and facilitate rapid open/closing. System needs to be tightly secured in both open and closed positions. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services.

The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. After reviewing all packages firms will be contacted about the possibility and interest of conducting an onsite demonstration of their capabilities on an actual shelter. The demo only need be for a short part of the existing structure and not the entire structure.

For example, 10’ span etc. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.