Exception to Fair Opportunity - Axon by Dedrone RF-560 fixed and mobile sensors
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- JA-2026-05-1403
- Agency
-
Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70RDA226D00000001-70T05026F6116N004 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Dedrone Defense LLC
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration intends to award a sole-source delivery order to Dedrone Defense, LLC under the DHS mandatory strategic sourcing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems IDIQ vehicle for Axon by Dedrone RF-560 fixed and mobile radio frequency sensors and software, awarded on September 28, 2026.
The fair opportunity exception is justified under FAR 16.507-6(b)(2) for supplies that are unique or highly specialized. Market research identified 12 alternative vendors and systems, but only the Dedrone RF-560 meets TSA and Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service minimum system requirements due to its interoperability with existing Dedrone portal infrastructure, graphical user interfaces, workflows, alerting processes, and training investments, combined with its ability to detect non-compliant and spoofed unmanned aircraft systems, decrypt encrypted telemetry, and independently geolocate operators. The system will support field-based law enforcement response to unauthorized drone activity in controlled airspace at 15 Core 30 airports designated as Covered Facilities or Assets by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Period of performance is one year. Approval authority is required based on estimated procurement value exceeding $900,000; the specific award amount is redacted.
Notice text
The attached Exception fo Fair Opportunity is published in accordance with award made to Dedrone Defense, LLC under delivery order number 70T05026F6116N004 on 28 September 2026.
Awarded contract 70RDA226D00000001 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-28.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Exception to Fair Opportunity FAR Part 16 - RF560 Sensors_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - Axon by Dedrone RF-560 fixed and mobile sensors | Special Notice |
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