Advanced Communications Experiment Cross-border Autonomous Vehicle Session Persistence Experiment and Research
Agency
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
541715
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF involves advanced communications experiment cross-border autonomous vehicle session persistence experiment and research. Responses are due by May 8, 2026 (7 days remaining).
Contract Description
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorates (S&T), in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Canada, Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS), is hosting the 2026 Advanced Communications Experiment Cross-border Autonomous Vehicle Session Persistence Experiment and Research (ACE-CASPER). This multi-day experiment will take place along the U.S.-Canada border and will simulate a national emergency response scenario, evaluating how autonomous vehicles (AV), unmanned arial systems (UAS), and 5G-enabled technologies can support persistent cross-border communications, enhance situational awareness, and improve coordination between U.S. and Canadian response teams. During the experiment, UAS and AV will move across both sides of the border streami...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 27, 2026
Response Deadline
May 8, 2026
7 days remaining
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have worked with HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF before
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- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 7 days remaining to prepare your response
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