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Passive Sensing Systems for UAS Detection

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity, titled Passive Sensing Systems for UAS Detection, supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense on C-UAS projects. The selected provider will supply and integrate non-radiating passive sensing hardware, specifically focusing on acoustic, EO/IR, and passive RF sensors designed to detect targets that do not emit RF energy. The primary objective is the delivery of functional sensor hardware prototypes for integration by prime contractors. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334511, restricted to firms with fewer than 500 employees. Due to the nature of the defense technology involved, contractors must maintain ITAR/EAR compliance and achieve CMMC Level 2 certification. The solicitation was posted on October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of October 28, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for passive UAS sensing hardware prototypes for OSD C-UAS projects.

Agency

Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ01-NV001.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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Response Deadline

10/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Full Description

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Supplies and integrates passive sensing hardware for prime contractors on Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSW) C-UAS projects. Designs and integrates non-radiating sensors, including passive RF, acoustic, and EO/IR sensors, to detect targets that do not emit RF energy. Requires ITAR/EAR compliance and CMMC Level 2. Delivers functional sensor hardware prototypes.

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