Low-Flying UAS Detection and Early Warning Systems

The contract seeks the development and demonstration of advanced systems capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying low-flying, small, or stealthy unmanned aircraft systems in contested environments where GPS signals are denied and electronic jamming is prevalent. The focus is on creating resilient, adaptive technologies that can operate effectively under extreme electromagnetic interference, without reliance on satellite-based navigation, ensuring early warning and situational awareness in high-threat operational settings. The solutions must be designed for rapid deployment and integration into existing defense architectures, with an emphasis on real-time sensor fusion, signal processing, and autonomous identification capabilities. The effort is being led by the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Department of Defense, with performance centered in Phoenix, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 334511, indicating that it targets the manufacturing of guided missile and space vehicle equipment, which underscores the technical sophistication required. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 8, 2026, and the project demands innovation in sensors, machine learning, and electromagnetic detection to overcome the challenges posed by stealthy and low-altitude threats in denied environments.