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Border Patrol surveys industry on docked drone-as-first-responder systems

RFI_DFR_sUAS_2027 is a request for information and sources sought notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Contracting Division on behalf of the U.S. Border Patrol. It asks what drone-as-a-first-responder small UAS dock systems and related services are available now and what they can do. This is market research only: CBP is not seeking proposals, will not pay for responses and does not intend to award a contract from the RFI, though answers may shape an acquisition strategy and a future solicitation posted on SAM.gov. Not responding does not bar a company from a later competition. No award size or set-aside is stated. Responses are due Dec. 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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