Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2026 - 2031 (C-UAS)
Active Master IDIQ Awarded
- Federal agency
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Science and Technology Directorate
- Awardees
- 12 across 15 IDV awards
- Task orders
- 3
- Obligated
- $6,809,298
Vehicle facts
- Opportunity
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- Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Draft Solicitation Pre-Solicitation · 70RDA226R00000001 · Posted Oct 31, 2025
- Agency
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- Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
- Combined task order value
- $6,809,298 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 5% complete
- Shared ceiling <1% used
- $1,500,000,000.00
IDV award and task order details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this vehicle
The Department of Homeland Security awarded a Master IDIQ for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) solutions on August 1, 2026, with ordering authority extending through July 31, 2031, and a shared ceiling of $1.5 billion. The vehicle is unrestricted (no set-aside) and structured in two separate tracks: Track 1 for IT value-added resellers providing hardware, software, and ancillary services, and Track 2 for system integrators offering comprehensive turnkey solutions and system integration services. Ordering authority runs through July 2031, leaving approximately 4 years 10 months of procurement window remaining.
The solicitation evaluated proposals using Highest Technically Rated Offerors with Fair and Reasonable Price (HTRO-FRP) methodology across three primary factors: Business Approach/Staffing Plan, Technical Capability, and Price. C-UAS systems contracted under the vehicle must detect threats at minimum 2 km range, simultaneously track at least three unmanned systems, and operate across fixed location, mobile, aviation, and maritime environments while meeting federal cybersecurity and compliance standards. Work encompasses commercially available IT commodity products, software solutions, and related services to support DHS missions in detecting, tracking, identifying, and mitigating unmanned aircraft threats.
The government anticipated awarding 4 to 6 IDIQ contracts across both tracks, with multiple contractors selected under each track and evaluations conducted and awards made separately for Track 1 and Track 2. Direct ordering authority was granted to Customs and Border Protection, Coast Guard, Federal Protective Service, Secret Service, and FEMA across all DHS components, intended to leverage collective buying power for cost avoidance and savings. Offerors were limited to one proposal as a prime contractor and prohibited from forming contractor team arrangements with other offerors.
IDV awards
Show all 15
Latest task orders
| Task order | Awardee | Awarding agency | Obligated | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This split award is issued under the existing indefinite delivery, indefinite… | Dedrone Defense LLC | TSA | $1,412,399 | |
| The purpose of this task order is for contractor services to survey, physically… | Dedrone Defense LLC | FEMA National Community Section | $200,000 | |
| Counter-unmanned aircraft systems fixed and mobile radio frequency based… | Dedrone Defense LLC | TSA | $5,196,899 |
Top awardees by obligations
| Rank | Awardee | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dedrone Defense LLC | $6,809,298 | 100% |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Funding agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $6,809,298 | 100% |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $6,809,298 |
Quick answers
What is the C-UAS contract vehicle?
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2026 - 2031 (C-UAS) is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle run by Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security), awarded on August 1, 2026.
Which companies hold C-UAS?
12 companies hold C-UAS's 15 IDV awards. The latest went to Anduril Industries, Inc. on September 15, 2026. The awardees whose task orders obligated the most are Dedrone Defense LLC.
How much has been spent through C-UAS?
3 task orders have been placed under C-UAS, obligating $6,809,298.
What is the shared ceiling of C-UAS?
C-UAS's shared ceiling is $1,500,000,000; its task orders have used <1% of it.
Which agencies use C-UAS the most?
The departments whose task orders under C-UAS obligated the most are Department of Homeland Security ($6,809,298).
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