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Defense Technology Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Defense Technology Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Multnomah County Drainage District 1

ORJul 16

Why now

- Emergency Operations Base Plan was approved last summer to serve as the hub for flood/all-hazards incident functions. - Continuity of Operations Plan uses monthly meetings to close gaps in communications, board/public outreach, and equipment access. - Flood Emergency Action Plan 2016 update includes partner engagement and tabletop and is scheduled for draft review in September and final in October.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Katie Dunne

Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Kevin Severson

Chief Engineer and Capital Program Director

City of Kyle

TXJul 16

Why now

- City council directed staff on the phased installation of an Emergency Audible Outdoor Warning System, including budgeting, feasibility, and solicitation inputs for vendor-based installation. - City approved design funding of $125,243 (2024) for an emergency audible outdoor warning system (OWS). - City approved Phase I construction funding of $150,000 (2025) for four outdoor warning locations. - OWS project estimates total cost at $411,103 and targets sirens operational by end of 2026.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Mateo Garcia

Accounting Manager

Jesse Elizondo

Assistant City Manager

Hunt County

TXJul 16

Why now

- Hunt County requested $123,000 for software repair, maintenance, and operating system upgrades due to obsolete systems and limited technical support response. - Hunt County planned WatchGuard firewall upgrades for multi-factor authentication with ~17 sites and MFA tokens costing about $14,000. - County reported 86,000 incoming emails with 29,000 potential threats and 474 help desk tickets in 2025 with ~30% increase mid-year.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 16

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Carol Fisk

911 Addressing Coordinator

Kelsey Crowther

Assistant County Auditor

Clermont Soil And Water Conservation District

OHJul 15

Why now

- Claremont County Emergency Management updated a 5-year Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025 and sought county adoption. - Plan mitigation covered cyber incidents, including cyber hygiene training, MFA, and phishing-related attacks. - Tornado mitigation relied on 57 sirens plus wireless emergency alert messaging via cell phones. - Commissioners referenced continuity operations plan (COOP) updates during utility failure/power outage mitigation. - Presentation cited 480-page plan content and 11 inches of snow from a recent winter storm.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

John McManus

Director

Connie Miller

Executive Assistant

Emmons County

NDJul 9

Why now

- Automatic Notification System mitigation: $3,000 General Fund; County contracted with State Radio (completed 2016). - All Hazards Radio mitigation: $500 Emergency Management budget; promoted annually. - Cyberattack hazard impact: critical facilities rely on computerized systems; ND saw ~15 million cyberattacks/month (2019). - Mitigation projects fund emergency communications and preparedness with $2,000 annual community outreach and other quantified items.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 9

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Marlys A. Ohlhauser

Chief Financial Officer

Robin Mosset

Clerk of District Court and County Recorder

Comox Valley Regional District

BCJul 9

Why now

- Flood resilience work requires “warning systems” to manage Comox Road road closures, alternate routing, and emergency response. - Strategy calls for collaboration to develop a flood warning system and improve flood forecasting and alerting. - Plan includes an online dashboard and mobile application to deliver flood information to practitioners and the public. - Recommendations include improving monitoring, measurement, and coordination using coastal flooding prediction and alerting resources.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 9

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Will Cole-Hamilton

Chair, CVRD Board of Directors

James Warren

Chief Administrative Officer

Foothill Municipal Water District

CAJul 1

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Meenakshi Iyer

Administrative Manager

Natalie Zwinkels Ouwersloot

Assistant General Manager / District Engineer

Town of Islesboro

MEJun 23

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 23

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Brian Bohanon

Finance Director

David Dyer

Finance Director

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Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program

DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO)OH

Due Aug 28, 2029

Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period

Air Force Materiel CommandOH

Due Jun 22, 2031

SIGNALS INFORMATION EXPLOITATION TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS (SIETE)

Department of DefenseDC

Due Dec 31, 2026

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) – Energy and Environmental Technology Demonstrations (Open Topics) – Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Department of DefenseDC

Closing Soon

Due Aug 21, 2026

Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program

DLA Troop SupportPA

Due Aug 28, 2029

Manufacturing Research and Technology Development Open Period

Department of the Air ForceDC

Due Jun 22, 2031

Strategic Technology Office-wide Innovation Solutions Opening Announcement

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)VA

Due Dec 18, 2026

Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD)

Air Force Research LaboratoryOH

Due Apr 19, 2028

Communications, Network, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Services (CNECTS), aka "Connects"

Space Training and Readiness CommandCO

Due Dec 23, 2026

Information Technology Laboratory Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)MS

Due Oct 30, 2027

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Multnomah County Drainage District 1

Recent intent

- Emergency Operations Base Plan was approved last summer to serve as the hub for flood/all-hazards incident functions. - Continuity of Operations Plan uses monthly meetings to close gaps in communications, board/public outreach, and equipment access. - Flood Emergency Action Plan 2016 update includes partner engagement and tabletop and is scheduled for draft review in September and final in October.

City of Kyle

Recent intent

- City council directed staff on the phased installation of an Emergency Audible Outdoor Warning System, including budgeting, feasibility, and solicitation inputs for vendor-based installation. - City approved design funding of $125,243 (2024) for an emergency audible outdoor warning system (OWS). - City approved Phase I construction funding of $150,000 (2025) for four outdoor warning locations. - OWS project estimates total cost at $411,103 and targets sirens operational by end of 2026.

Hunt County

Recent intent

- Hunt County requested $123,000 for software repair, maintenance, and operating system upgrades due to obsolete systems and limited technical support response. - Hunt County planned WatchGuard firewall upgrades for multi-factor authentication with ~17 sites and MFA tokens costing about $14,000. - County reported 86,000 incoming emails with 29,000 potential threats and 474 help desk tickets in 2025 with ~30% increase mid-year.

Clermont Soil And Water Conservation District

Recent intent

- Claremont County Emergency Management updated a 5-year Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025 and sought county adoption. - Plan mitigation covered cyber incidents, including cyber hygiene training, MFA, and phishing-related attacks. - Tornado mitigation relied on 57 sirens plus wireless emergency alert messaging via cell phones. - Commissioners referenced continuity operations plan (COOP) updates during utility failure/power outage mitigation. - Presentation cited 480-page plan content and 11 inches of snow from a recent winter storm.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for defense technology systems?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a defense technology systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect defense technology systems demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the defense technology systems report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free defense technology systems report?

Ranked buyers with active defense technology systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

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Multnomah County Drainage District 1

Recent intent

- Emergency Operations Base Plan was approved last summer to serve as the hub for flood/all-hazards incident functions. - Continuity of Operations Plan uses monthly meetings to close gaps in communications, board/public outreach, and equipment access. - Flood Emergency Action Plan 2016 update includes partner engagement and tabletop and is scheduled for draft review in September and final in October.

City of Kyle

Recent intent

- City council directed staff on the phased installation of an Emergency Audible Outdoor Warning System, including budgeting, feasibility, and solicitation inputs for vendor-based installation. - City approved design funding of $125,243 (2024) for an emergency audible outdoor warning system (OWS). - City approved Phase I construction funding of $150,000 (2025) for four outdoor warning locations. - OWS project estimates total cost at $411,103 and targets sirens operational by end of 2026.

Hunt County

Recent intent

- Hunt County requested $123,000 for software repair, maintenance, and operating system upgrades due to obsolete systems and limited technical support response. - Hunt County planned WatchGuard firewall upgrades for multi-factor authentication with ~17 sites and MFA tokens costing about $14,000. - County reported 86,000 incoming emails with 29,000 potential threats and 474 help desk tickets in 2025 with ~30% increase mid-year.

Clermont Soil And Water Conservation District

Recent intent

- Claremont County Emergency Management updated a 5-year Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2025 and sought county adoption. - Plan mitigation covered cyber incidents, including cyber hygiene training, MFA, and phishing-related attacks. - Tornado mitigation relied on 57 sirens plus wireless emergency alert messaging via cell phones. - Commissioners referenced continuity operations plan (COOP) updates during utility failure/power outage mitigation. - Presentation cited 480-page plan content and 11 inches of snow from a recent winter storm.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for defense technology systems?

How early does Starbridge detect defense technology systems demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the defense technology systems report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free defense technology systems report?

Ranked buyers with active defense technology systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

Defense Technology Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Defense Technology Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District Board Meeting

City Council Special Meeting

Hunt County Commissioner's Court Special Session

Clermont County Board of Commissioners Regular Session

Emmons County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031

Comox Valley Regional District Flood Resilience Strategy

Foothill Municipal Water District Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026

Imb Board Meeting Transcript

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Defense Technology Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District Board Meeting

City Council Special Meeting

Hunt County Commissioner's Court Special Session

Clermont County Board of Commissioners Regular Session

Emmons County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031

Comox Valley Regional District Flood Resilience Strategy

Foothill Municipal Water District Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026

Imb Board Meeting Transcript

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Open RFPs

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How to use pre-RFP signals

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FAQs

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