Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify vendors capable of providing Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to enhance the USBP sUAS Program. This RFI is intended solely for planning and information purposes to assess current technological capabilities and manufacturing readiness; it is not a formal solicitation for award, and the government will not pay for information received. Responses are due by December 12, 2025, and must include a white paper and a completed vendor company data form. The required systems must be NDAA and FAA compliant, featuring an IP 54 minimum rating and the ability to be deployed by no more than two personnel within five to ten minutes. Technical specifications include a flight time of 1.5 to 3 hours with a 5lb payload, a minimum range of 10 to 20 miles, and wind tolerances up to 45 mph. The aircraft must be equipped with EO and IR sensors capable of high-resolution imaging and human classification at distances up to two miles, as well as an IR laser pointer. Additional requirements include autonomous detection and tracking of humans and vehicles, onboard maintenance tracking, and a ground control station with at least an 8-inch display and password protection.
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RFI questions and answers posted on December 5, 2025.
RFI questions are due by November 21, 2025.
RFI responses are due by December 12, 2025.
SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (sUAS)
LEVEL III sUAS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATON
DESCRIPTION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) on the current availability and technological capabilities of vendors to provide Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to enhance USBP’s SUAS Program.
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED. This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes, and market research only; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. This research does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this research. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any full future full and open competition RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted to the SAM.gov (https://sam.gov) website. All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned. The information obtained from industries responses to this RFI may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP.
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