The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has released a new Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA), which is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose research and development projects in support of US national security. DHS is encouraging proposals for 23 research and development topics, which include Countering Uncrewed Aerial Systems.
S&T assesses C-UAS technologies both in laboratory and real-world operational environments and assists DHS components in developing and refining requirements, completing the Congressionally mandated process to test and evaluate prototype C-UAS capabilities at a covered asset or mission, and executing limited-duration C-UAS technology pilots at DHS component locations. S&T also guides the development of new technologies to deliver critical C-UAS capabilities to DHS components. Projects to date include evaluating potential non-kinetic solutions capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and countering swarms of small UAS that are being controlled remotely and emitting little or no radio frequency signals, noise, or emissions.
“The LRBAA provides DHS the opportunity to explore unique ideas for potential innovative solutions from industry and academia to address some of the country’s most pressing security challenges,” said Dusty Lang, LRBAA program manager at DHS S&T. “The process is designed to allow innovators to gauge DHS’ interest early on, reducing the effort and expense of creating a full proposal.”
A hybrid Industry Day will be held on August 21, 2024, 10 AM – 4 PM ET, at the DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Headquarters office in Washington, D.C., which will include in-person and virtual attendance options. The free event will provide attendees an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the topics in the new announcement. Registrations are now open.
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