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Electronic Warfare Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Electronic Warfare Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

MNJun 11

Why now

- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan estimates $6.59 million to upgrade/replace core ARMER infrastructure. - Southwest Minnesota assessment reports ~$4,848,500 to replace obsolete ARMER mobile/portable subscriber radios. - Southwest Minnesota reports ~$1,130,000 to transition ARMER equipment to AES encryption for FBI CJIS compliance.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 11

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Toni Hauser

Bureau Director, Preparedness and Recovery

Elizabeth Arndt

Business Manager

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

TXSep 1

Why now

- TDCJ requested $39.7 million for drone detection equipment, drone surveillance, and contraband detection equipment. - TDCJ requested 176 FTEs to expand unit command center operations and Fusion Center intelligence monitoring. - TDCJ requested $16.0 million for secure connectivity for technology at 22 facilities.

North Carolina Department of Information Technology

NCAug 28

Why now

- Pasquotank-Camden Equipment Upgrade grant replaces end-of-life voice logging recorder in May 2025. - Pasquotank-Camden grant reimbursement requests $1,186,009.83 for VHF paging, CAD, and DEN case work. - Yadkin County ECC/VIPER planning evaluates Motorola AXS console migration and tower/radio system procurement.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

VAAug 25

Why now

- VTNSI received a $35 million CDA contract to pioneer TEVV methods for AI and autonomous systems. - VTNSI mapped requirements for classified research space, secure networks, staffing, and research operations. - Virginia Tech opened a Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center and tied it to sponsor demand.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

MNJun 25

Why now

- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan review estimated $6.59 million annual investment over current funding. - SECB approved the revised SECB Grant RFP scoring rubric and scoring group for FY 2026–2027 grants. - ARMER monthly status reported May outages tied to electrical and HVAC failures at backbone and county sites.

Utah State Courts

UTJun 22

Why now

- Provo Courthouse request coverage includes “drone detection cabling.” - Funding supports statewide wireless coverage expansion and stable high-performance Wi‑Fi in courtrooms. - IT plans a five-year laptop replacement cycle with a $364,000 one-time inventory replacement request.

Meeting Mention

Texas Department of Public Safety

TXJun 11

Why now

Florida State University

FLAug 28

Why now

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Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

Air Force Research LaboratoryOH

Due Jul 13, 2027

Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST)

Air Force Materiel CommandOH

Due Mar 31, 2027

BPA - Electrical and Electronic Components PSC 5999

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Recent intent

- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan estimates $6.59 million to upgrade/replace core ARMER infrastructure. - Southwest Minnesota assessment reports ~$4,848,500 to replace obsolete ARMER mobile/portable subscriber radios. - Southwest Minnesota reports ~$1,130,000 to transition ARMER equipment to AES encryption for FBI CJIS compliance.
- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan review estimated $6.59 million annual investment over current funding. - SECB approved the revised SECB Grant RFP scoring rubric and scoring group for FY 2026–2027 grants. - ARMER monthly status reported May outages tied to electrical and HVAC failures at backbone and county sites.

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.

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What is a pre-RFP signal for electronic warfare systems?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a electronic warfare 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 electronic warfare 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?

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Recent intent

- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan estimates $6.59 million to upgrade/replace core ARMER infrastructure. - Southwest Minnesota assessment reports ~$4,848,500 to replace obsolete ARMER mobile/portable subscriber radios. - Southwest Minnesota reports ~$1,130,000 to transition ARMER equipment to AES encryption for FBI CJIS compliance.
- ARMER Infrastructure Lifecycle Plan review estimated $6.59 million annual investment over current funding. - SECB approved the revised SECB Grant RFP scoring rubric and scoring group for FY 2026–2027 grants. - ARMER monthly status reported May outages tied to electrical and HVAC failures at backbone and county sites.

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 electronic warfare systems?

How early does Starbridge detect electronic warfare 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?

Electronic Warfare Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Electronic Warfare Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST)

BPA - Electrical and Electronic Components PSC 5999

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

Electronic Warfare Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Open RFPs

Multi-Spectrum Defensive Electronic Warfare (MSDEW) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)

Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) System Technologies (TEMPEST)

BPA - Electrical and Electronic Components PSC 5999

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

C5ISR Center MOSA Management Office (MMO) for CMOSS / VICTORY / MORA

ACC APG DIVISION A CCDC C5ISR OPPORTUNITIES JANUARY 2026

ADVANCED TEST AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANCE SERVICES (ATLAS)

CPE IEWS ALT INDUSTRY Update - February 2026

CPE IEWS ALT INDUSTRY Update - February 2026

Call for Solutions (CFS): Drone Marketplace Onboarding of US Payloads, Software, Components, and Enablers/Accessories

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

North Carolina Department of Information Technology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Electronic Warfare Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Electronic Warfare Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Minnesota Statewide Emergency Communications Board Meeting Minutes

Texas Department of Criminal Justice FY2027 Budget

North Carolina 911 Board Meeting Agenda

Academic, Research, And Student Affairs Committee Committee Minutes

Minnesota Statewide Emergency Communications Board Meeting Materials

Judicial Council Meeting Minutes

Department of Public Safety Strategic Plan 2027-2031

Florida State University Board of Trustees General Meeting Agenda

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

Electronic Warfare Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Minnesota Statewide Emergency Communications Board Meeting Minutes

Texas Department of Criminal Justice FY2027 Budget

North Carolina 911 Board Meeting Agenda

Academic, Research, And Student Affairs Committee Committee Minutes

Minnesota Statewide Emergency Communications Board Meeting Materials

Judicial Council Meeting Minutes

Department of Public Safety Strategic Plan 2027-2031

Florida State University Board of Trustees General Meeting Agenda

See the other 12 signals + decision-makers

Open RFPs

Explore buyers

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts