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U.S. Department Of State·District of Columbia

RFI - Explosive Testing Capability with Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Closes 10/12/2026$200k – $800kRequest for Information
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The State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is seeking market research on entities that can conduct explosive‑payload testing using unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The agency wants detailed technical, safety, regulatory, and past‑performance information to assess feasibility and identify potential vendors for future contract work. This is a non‑binding RFI; no funding is guaranteed at this stage. • Technical capability: UAS platform specifications, payload capacity, range, endurance, and delivery accuracy. • Blast‑testing methodology: safety protocols, data‑collection instrumentation, and explosive handling procedures. • Regulatory compliance: current FAA waivers/COAs, ATF explosives licenses, and any other permits required for aerial delivery of explosives. • Past performance: unclassified examples of delivering explosive payloads via UAS and related safety/security records. • Company data: legal name, UEI, size classification, and existing contract vehicles.

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Contact

Amber Gray

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
8/27/2026
Closes
10/12/2026

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Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
541380
Solicitation №
19AQMM-26-RFI-1003

Budget estimate

$200,000 – $800,000

No budget is disclosed. Based on typical government contracts for specialized blast‑testing and UAV integration, the effort could range from a modest pilot study (~$200 k) to a full‑scale testing program (~$800 k) depending on scope, number of test sites, and level of data analysis required.

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