Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) U. S. Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) II
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70RSAT25RFI000005
- Agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Mineral Wells, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate is seeking Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) solutions for the U.S. CORE II demonstration event, an international cooperative technology testing initiative with the United Kingdom and Canada. The government requires an integrated C-UAS solution capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying Group 1 and 2 unmanned aircraft systems, with specific use cases including prison security, critical infrastructure protection, government building security, and mass gathering event coverage. Vendors must provide a system with a unit cost not exceeding $250,000, inclusive of all hardware, software, and accessories necessary for detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking capabilities. The solution must have a range of 1km or greater with a 180-360 degree field of view, and incorporate various sensor modalities such as radar, passive radio frequency, electro-optical cameras, infrared cameras, and acoustic sensors. Interested vendors must submit their responses by February 7, 2025, with selected participants invited to demonstrate their technologies at the Fort Wolters National Guard Base in Mineral Wells, Texas from May 12-16, 2025.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the procurement is open to both commercially available products and operational prototypes. The total budget for individual systems is capped at $250,000, with optional features required to be itemized separately to maintain the base cost. The demonstration event will involve stakeholders from multiple federal agencies, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and international partners, who will assess the C-UAS solution's detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking performance and overall usability. Vendors will be evaluated on their system's technological capabilities, including sensor integration, Remote ID capabilities, and performance against test targets such as the DJI Mavic 3. The procurement is part of a broader international effort to advance counter-drone technologies, with the potential for significant impact across various security and infrastructure protection domains.
Notice text
The C-UAS Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) is an international cooperative effort between the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada to conduct C-UAS technology tests and demonstrations in multiple operational environments. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) leads the U.S. tests and demonstrations. In FY25Q3/Q4, DHS S&T will host and lead the second iteration of CORE in the U.S. (U.S. CORE II).
In support of U.S. CORE II, DHS S&T is releasing a RFI regarding participation from vendors with an integrated C-UAS solution. The C-UAS solution can be a commercially available product or an operational prototype[1]. The C-UAS solution must be capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying Group 1 and 2 UAS.
The use cases for this prospective C-UAS solution would be but not limited to:
- prison security,
- critical infrastructure protection,
- government owed/operated building security,
- campus protection,
- mass gathering events (i.e., sporting events, outdoor festivals, parades, etc.),
- National Special Security Events (NSSE)/ Special Event Assessment Rating Events (SEAR) security.
The unit cost must not exceed $250,000, inclusive of all hardware, software, and accessories necessary for the system to perform its specified detection, identification, monitor and tracking (DIMT[2]) capabilities. The cost must also cover any required components for full operation, such as power supplies, mounting equipment, and standard support software. Optional or additional features beyond the required functionality must be itemized separately and not affect the base cost.
After vendor submissions are reviewed by DHS S&T, selected vendors will be invited to participate in the U.S. CORE II event that will occur from May 12, 2025 to May 16, 2025 at the Fort Wolters National Guard Base in Mineral Wells, TX. U.S. CORE II will be comprised of stakeholders from multiple federal agencies; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments; and international partners. Additional details will be provided to the selected vendors.
During U.S. CORE II, the C-UAS solution’s DIMT performance and usability will be assessed. Additional technology aspects for assessment:
- Technology must be deployable for US CORE II demonstration event
- Prospective sensor modalities may include, but are not limited to, variables such as: radar, passive radio frequency, electro-optical cameras, infrared cameras, acoustic sensors, bi-static radar, etc.
- Range 1km and greater, 180 to 360 degrees field of view
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| US CORE II RFI_draft_17 Dec2024 PDF.pdf |
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