Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) on the current availability and technological capabilities of vendors to provide Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to enhance the CBP's SUAS Program. The RFI is seeking information on the capabilities of vendors to provide SUAS that meet specific requirements, including performance class, weight, and integration with CBP systems. The key requirements for the SUAS include: • Level III capability, which is an internal CBP designation of capability within the category or class of Group 1 SUAS • Weight and performance class: ≤ 20 – 55 lbs. • Integration with CBP systems, including TAK integration • Predictive maintenance capabilities • Simulator training tool • Password protection The CBP is seeking responses from vendors to determine the availability and capabilities of SUAS that meet these requirements. The information obtained from industry responses to this RFI may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP.