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

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Unmanned Systems Technology: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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

City of Redmond

WAJul 21

Why now

Police department operates a drone-as-first-responder program with a 90-second response time and 20% ground unit cancellation rate. Council discussed installing a low-altitude radar system to improve visibility of drone activity below 400 ft, moving the item to a study session for deeper review. Council raised concerns about the radar vendor's broader surveillance network and data privacy implications.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 21

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Nida Hermoso

Accounting Manager

Jeff Siemers

Battalion Chief, C Shift

City of Santa Ana

CAJul 21

Why now

- Santa Ana PD used drones for real-time situational awareness during an 11-hour SWAT standoff on 17th Street. - City Council discussed a separate report on drone use to proactively share information with the community. - Mayor's coffee event on August 1st, 2026, will include a live drone capabilities presentation.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 21

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Rodolfo Rosas

Acting Executive Director of Public Works

Magdaleno Rodriguez

Acting Jail Bureau Administrator

Town of Mammoth Lakes

CAJul 1

Why now

- MLPD seeks Council authorization to replace its aging DJI M30T UAV with a DJI Matrice 4TD using HSGP grant funds for wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response. - The current M30T (purchased 2022) is at end of life with declining battery health and serviceability. - MLPD operates 2 FAA Part 107 pilots for missions including wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Danny Earls

Accounting Manager

Pam Kobylarz

Assistant to the Town Manager

City of Lodi

CAJun 3

Why now

- Lodi Police SWAT uses indoor drones for searches of barricaded subjects and room entry safety. - Drone program costs about $1,600 annually for battery replacement and occasional mishaps. - Council approval is sought for future purchases of one DJI Matrice 400s and one DJI ATA 2 drone.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jun 3

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Michael Alegre

Battalion Chief

Ryan Smart

Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal

City of Los Angeles

CAApr 28

Why now

- LAPD’s drone program conducted 3,030 SUAS flights in 2025 with 100% policy compliance. - DFR drone arrived first on scene for about 10% of calls, reducing need for additional officer response. - Department is evaluating tether drones from Photokite and American-made replacements for legacy DJI equipment, signaling an active need for new UAS technology.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Apr 28

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David Bloomberg

Accounts Receivable and Payable, and Special Funds

Ken Husting

Acting Assistant General Manager of Mobility Services

Nevada Office of Energy

NVJul 15

Why now

- UASI proposals include unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems as strongly encouraged investments. - UASI funding targets $7,671,239 and includes “expand drone as a first responder” and “robotic firefighting capabilities.” - Committee members question CERT training ROI after about $2.6 million in UASI funding over 10 years.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

James Humm

Director

Nicole R. Kelleher

Energy Programs Manager

City of Atascadero

CAJul 14

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

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Ryan Betz

ADA Coordinator

Jeri L. Rangel

Administrative Services Director

Nevada Office of Energy

NVJul 13

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 13

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

James Humm

Director

Nicole R. Kelleher

Energy Programs Manager

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Collaborative Aided Target Recognition Using Next-Generation Foundation Models for Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems

Department of DefenseDC

Closing Soon

Due Aug 19, 2026

T3163 - Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology - Statewide

New Jersey Department of the TreasuryNJ

Closing Soon

Due Aug 28, 2026

T3163 - Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology - Statewide

New Jersey Department of the TreasuryNJ

Closing Soon

Due Aug 28, 2026

DevX Autonomy (Synopsis Solicitation W911NF26S0040)

W6QK Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving GroundMD

Closing Soon

Due Jul 31, 2026

Aviation and Missile R&D BAA

Ussocom TAKO Contracting OfficeVA

Due Jul 3, 2029

CSO - U.S. Army Aviation Training (W9113M-25-S-C006)

W6QK Army Contracting Command (ACC) RsaAL

Due Sep 30, 2026

Long Range BAA for the Undersea Security Program

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)DC

Closing Soon

Due Aug 11, 2026

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Nevada Office of Energy

Recent intent

- UASI proposals include unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems as strongly encouraged investments. - UASI funding targets $7,671,239 and includes “expand drone as a first responder” and “robotic firefighting capabilities.” - Committee members question CERT training ROI after about $2.6 million in UASI funding over 10 years.
- Nevada Homeland Security grant overview included “unmanned aerial systems” and “counter unmannned aerial systems” as encouraged investments. - A project described counter-UAS response needs after drones were mitigated and then required bomb squad response during FIFA events. - Counter-UAS demand was quantified as “over 600” drones mitigated during FIFA events.

City of Redmond

Recent intent

Police department operates a drone-as-first-responder program with a 90-second response time and 20% ground unit cancellation rate. Council discussed installing a low-altitude radar system to improve visibility of drone activity below 400 ft, moving the item to a study session for deeper review. Council raised concerns about the radar vendor's broader surveillance network and data privacy implications.

City of Santa Ana

Recent intent

- Santa Ana PD used drones for real-time situational awareness during an 11-hour SWAT standoff on 17th Street. - City Council discussed a separate report on drone use to proactively share information with the community. - Mayor's coffee event on August 1st, 2026, will include a live drone capabilities presentation.

Town of Mammoth Lakes

Recent intent

- MLPD seeks Council authorization to replace its aging DJI M30T UAV with a DJI Matrice 4TD using HSGP grant funds for wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response. - The current M30T (purchased 2022) is at end of life with declining battery health and serviceability. - MLPD operates 2 FAA Part 107 pilots for missions including wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response.

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 unmanned systems technology?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a unmanned systems technology 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 unmanned systems technology 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 unmanned systems technology report?

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

What's in the free unmanned systems technology report?

Ranked buyers with active unmanned systems technology 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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Nevada Office of Energy

Recent intent

- UASI proposals include unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems as strongly encouraged investments. - UASI funding targets $7,671,239 and includes “expand drone as a first responder” and “robotic firefighting capabilities.” - Committee members question CERT training ROI after about $2.6 million in UASI funding over 10 years.
- Nevada Homeland Security grant overview included “unmanned aerial systems” and “counter unmannned aerial systems” as encouraged investments. - A project described counter-UAS response needs after drones were mitigated and then required bomb squad response during FIFA events. - Counter-UAS demand was quantified as “over 600” drones mitigated during FIFA events.

City of Redmond

Recent intent

Police department operates a drone-as-first-responder program with a 90-second response time and 20% ground unit cancellation rate. Council discussed installing a low-altitude radar system to improve visibility of drone activity below 400 ft, moving the item to a study session for deeper review. Council raised concerns about the radar vendor's broader surveillance network and data privacy implications.

City of Santa Ana

Recent intent

- Santa Ana PD used drones for real-time situational awareness during an 11-hour SWAT standoff on 17th Street. - City Council discussed a separate report on drone use to proactively share information with the community. - Mayor's coffee event on August 1st, 2026, will include a live drone capabilities presentation.

Town of Mammoth Lakes

Recent intent

- MLPD seeks Council authorization to replace its aging DJI M30T UAV with a DJI Matrice 4TD using HSGP grant funds for wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response. - The current M30T (purchased 2022) is at end of life with declining battery health and serviceability. - MLPD operates 2 FAA Part 107 pilots for missions including wildfire prevention, search and rescue, and disaster response.

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 unmanned systems technology?

How early does Starbridge detect unmanned systems technology 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 unmanned systems technology report?

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

What's in the free unmanned systems technology report?

Ranked buyers with active unmanned systems technology 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%.

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

Unmanned Systems Technology: Pre-RFP Opportunities

City Council Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting

Santa Ana City Council City Council Meeting

Town Council of Mammoth Lakes Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting

Nevada Commission on Homeland Security Committee on Finance Finance Committee Meeting

Atascadero City Council Regular Meeting

Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

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Unmanned Systems Technology: Pre-RFP Opportunities

City Council Committee of the Whole Committee Meeting

Santa Ana City Council City Council Meeting

Town Council of Mammoth Lakes Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting

Nevada Commission on Homeland Security Committee on Finance Finance Committee Meeting

Atascadero City Council Regular Meeting

Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

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How to use pre-RFP signals

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