Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS)
SAM.GOV Due: May 30, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research for Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to enhance the operational capabilities of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). This opportunity is aimed at identifying advanced technologies that can improve surveillance and situational awareness in the land and maritime domains, particularly for detecting and identifying illegal entries into the United States. Contractors with expertise in drone technology, particularly those capable of providing flexible, scalable, and autonomous systems that can operate in various environments and integrate with existing surveillance frameworks, are encouraged to respond. The focus is on systems that can support multiple sensors, provide extended flight durations, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations, among other requirements.
Description

Introduction:  The CBP/USBP/SUAS’ Program Management Office (PMO) is conducting market research on Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) SUAS.

Background:  USBP is a sub-component of CBP, whose mission requires the capabili

Entities
HSDO
Department of Homeland Security
UCABP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Set Aside
None
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
USBP PMOD SUAS [email protected] None primary
Attachments
  • 2025-05-05+USBP-PMOD_20250501_SUAS_RFI_VTOL.pdf
  • 2025-05-05+Attachment+B+-+USBP+No-Cost+Vendor+Demonstration+Agreement.pdf
  • 2025-05-05+Attachment+A+-+Vendor+Company+Data.docx