Electronic Warfare Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- The Guam Legislature advanced Bill 338-38 to third reading, prohibiting unauthorized drone flights over Port of Guam critical infrastructure and establishing penalties.
- Senator Chris Duis included a provision in the FY2027 budget prioritizing a portion of DOC's appropriations for drone detection technology.
- The Port Authority testified in support, citing drone surveillance and communications interference as newer security challenges.
- The bill permits the port to monitor drone activity and coordinate with FAA, Coast Guard, and DoD, but explicitly forbids jamming or disabling drones.
- Tennessee DOC launched a correctional safety intelligence center featuring drone detection, patrol drones, and AI camera analytics, with over 5,000 flights and 1,100 hours logged since becoming operational.
- The department's drones and Axon Fus camera system detect and track unauthorized drones, identify contraband like weapons and cell phones, and alert staff in real time, already leading to contraband removal.
- A vendor presented an integrated data platform that combines cell phone metadata and offender records, citing Georgia's termination of over 14,000 contraband devices, highlighting current systems' siloed operations.
- Rolling Labs completed a three-month pilot of its vessel collision warning system on the Newport Pell Bridge and recommended moving to a production system.
- The RITBA board discussed next steps, including evaluating procurement options and placing the item on the agenda for the next meeting.
- The pilot stemmed from an NTSB safety recommendation following the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, which listed the Newport Bridge among 68 vulnerable bridges.
- Rolling Labs submitted a formal cost proposal in its final report, and board members asked about operational integration and cost breakdown.
- A Regent told university leaders he is seriously interested in counter-UAS drone technology and requested a demonstration and more information.
- University researchers said a potential counter-UAS project with Picatinny Arsenal and ARL could get funded, but that work has not started.
- The university confirmed it conducts no classified research on campus but works with industry partners on defense-related projects.
- The Regent asked whether a clearance was needed to see the labs, and was told a tour could be arranged with no clearances required.
- TDCJ's executive director reported an increase in nefarious drones dropping contraband into facilities, driving the need for enhanced detection and surveillance.
- The board discussed a funding request to expand drone surveillance and detection, building on prior cost-free pilots at several facilities.
- TDCJ is expanding secure connectivity to 22 more units plus the piloted unit at Estelle, supporting the surveillance initiative.
- The board approved a renewal for FY27 maintenance and support of video surveillance systems at 23 maximum security units.
- The Oklahoma Board of Corrections reviewed a $100 million federal grant request to fund statewide drone detection, contraband cellular detection, and AI-enabled security technology.
- The proposed budget allocates $7.2 million over five years for an RF and radar drone detection network to identify unauthorized unmanned aircraft near correctional facilities.
- Another $4 million is earmarked for enterprise cellular detection hardware using RF sensors to locate unauthorized mobile devices inside prisons, including installation and maintenance.
- A separate $2.6 million request covers drone-as-first-responder systems at 12 facilities,…
- The Guam Legislature advanced Bill 338-38 to third reading, prohibiting unauthorized drone flights over Port of Guam critical infrastructure and establishing penalties.
- Senator Chris Duis included a provision in the FY2027 budget prioritizing a portion of DOC's appropriations for drone detection technology.
- The Port Authority testified in support, citing drone surveillance and communications interference as newer security challenges.
- The bill permits the port to monitor drone activity and coordinate with FAA, Coast Guard, and DoD, but explicitly forbids jamming or disabling drones.
- Senators acknowledged a broader need for drone detection, coordinated response, and training, with FAA rule changes still pending.
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?
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.
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- The Guam Legislature's Rules Committee unanimously approved Bill 338-38 COR, which would prohibit unauthorized drone operations over Port Authority critical infrastructure and establish penalties.
- The bill's passage signals official recognition of drone-related security concerns around critical infrastructure, but no funding, procurement, or implementation plan was discussed.
- The committee also advanced unrelated items on the session agenda, including environmental funds, hospital capital improvements, power authority bonds, and a Board of Regents nomination.
- The meeting concluded without any discussion of spectrum monitoring, signal detection, or electronic warfare training needs, leaving the counter-UAS concern as a legislative action only.
- Whether any agency will pursue technology to detect or enforce the drone prohibition remains unstated in the record.
- Louisiana's new Counter-UAS Taskforce, created by recent legislation, convened its first meeting to review legislative requirements and chart its future direction.
- GOHSEP is actively managing homeland security grant funding, having requested FEMA guidance on UASI expansion and working-group discrepancies.
- The 2027 Statewide Exercise is set for April 13-15 with a hurricane scenario impacting Southeast Louisiana, tying exercise planning to regional threat preparedness.
- No procurement actions, budget allocations, or vendor selections for counter-UAS or RF spectrum systems were reported at this meeting.
- GOHSEP is working to convene the first counter-UAS taskforce meeting with the Louisiana State Police, an initial step toward addressing unauthorized drone activity.
- Two parish governments were recently targeted in cyberattacks, but neither was using the cybersecurity resources GOHSEP provides, highlighting a utilization gap.
- Regional directors were asked to facilitate engagement with privately owned water systems to reduce cybersecurity risks, extending threat awareness beyond public infrastructure.
- A new cybersecurity annex is under development with SDMI and will be incorporated into parish emergency operations plans as they are updated.
- The Zydeco Project subcontractor supporting sheriff's office digital infrastructure is being replaced, with minimal service interruption expected.
- Tennessee DOC launched a correctional safety intelligence center featuring drone detection, patrol drones, and AI camera analytics, with over 5,000 flights and 1,100 hours logged since becoming operational.
- The department's drones and Axon Fus camera system detect and track unauthorized drones, identify contraband like weapons and cell phones, and alert staff in real time, already leading to contraband removal.
- A vendor presented an integrated data platform that combines cell phone metadata and offender records, citing Georgia's termination of over 14,000 contraband devices, highlighting current systems' siloed operations.
- Senator Jackson reported FCC rulemaking on cell phone jamming is still in progress with no exact timeline, and legislative action is likely to wait for the administrative decision.
- The committee plans to compare incident data before and after new technology implementation when it reconvenes in January 2027, leaving the evaluation open-ended.
- Rolling Labs completed a three-month pilot of its vessel collision warning system on the Newport Pell Bridge and recommended moving to a production system.
- The RITBA board discussed next steps, including evaluating procurement options and placing the item on the agenda for the next meeting.
- The pilot stemmed from an NTSB safety recommendation following the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, which listed the Newport Bridge among 68 vulnerable bridges.
- Rolling Labs submitted a formal cost proposal in its final report, and board members asked about operational integration and cost breakdown.
- Board members also discussed physical gates and coordination with the Coast Guard as part of the system's operational context.
Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.
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What's in the free electronic warfare systems report?
Ranked buyers with active electronic warfare 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%.
