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Intent to Acquire Sole Source - Axon by Dedrone RF-560 fixed and mobile sensors

Department of Homeland Security · TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION · Special Notice

posted 14 August 2026 · closed 31 August 2026 · NAICS 335999 · PSC 5820

Summary

The Transportation Security Administration intends to award a sole‑source contract for Axon by Dedrone RF‑560 fixed and mobile Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑UAS) sensors to support law‑enforcement response to unauthorized drone activity at airports. The purchase is notable because it provides specialized detection equipment for protecting controlled airspace, a critical capability for airport security.

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