BCANGB - Handheld C-UAS

Solicitation number W50S8426Q0003, issued by the Department of Defense through the 110th Wing at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, seeks to acquire a man-portable handheld counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate small unmanned aerial systems categorized as Groups 1 and 2. The requirement emphasizes a system capable of disrupting drone communications across radio frequency and GPS bands, including threats posed by multiple drones or autonomous swarms, while operating effectively on rugged terrain without halting user movement. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and is being solicited as a single combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products under FAR part 12, with responses requested by July 2, 2026. The procurement involves supplying two handheld drone gun systems alongside an on-site “train the trainer” package aimed at equipping up to 10 personnel within one day at the place of performance in Battle Creek, Michigan. This sources sought notice functions primarily as market research to identify capable small business vendors and does not contain formal contract clauses, a price or value estimate, or definitive evaluation criteria. The system must be delivered as a “130i-approved package,” implying compliance with military packaging and identification standards, although exact packaging, marking, and preservation specifications are detailed only in referenced but unavailable documents. Although no specific award methodology has been announced, the expected contract type is firm-fixed price. Communication with the contracting office is directed to TSgt Joseph Bryant via email. Offerors are requested to submit capability statements via email without mandatory formal representations or certifications at this stage. Inspection and acceptance are anticipated to occur at the destination site, consistent with typical Department of Defense procedures. The solicitation remains focused on technical performance attributes such as portability, simultaneous handling of single and group drone threats, operational resilience in field conditions, and minimal friendly communications interference, setting the framework for future formal solicitations and contract awards.