{"id":20999,"date":"2022-02-15T14:09:48","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T14:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=20999"},"modified":"2022-02-15T14:09:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T14:09:49","slug":"state-of-texas-signs-contract-framework-with-droneshield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/texas\/state-of-texas-signs-contract-framework-with-droneshield\/%20","title":{"rendered":"State of Texas Signs Contract Framework with DroneShield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DroneShield Limited has entered into a contract framework\nwith the State of Texas for simplified purchase of its solutions by state and\nlocal government, education, and other public entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contract has been signed following a substantive due\ndiligence process over the past 18 months. It is now active and valid for a\n5-year acquisition period until February 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/DroneShieldDroneSentrymobilesolutiondeployedforaU.S.Governmentcustomer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21000\" width=\"303\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DroneShieldDroneSentrymobilesolutiondeployedforaU.S.Governmentcustomer.png 500w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DroneShieldDroneSentrymobilesolutiondeployedforaU.S.Governmentcustomer-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><figcaption><em> DroneShield DroneSentry mobile solution deployed for a U.S. Government customer. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By adding DroneShield to its state-wide law enforcement\nprocurement vehicle, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)\nprovides a streamlined purchasing path to any Texas agency requiring immediate\nprotection from the threat of rogue drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DroneShield\u2019s DIR contract products include eight-week\nthreat-assessment packages for agencies who need to evaluate the quantity and\ntypes of drones operating in their area, as well as turn-key counter-drone\ndetection, classification, tracking, and defeat solutions. DroneShield\u2019s\ncomprehensive counter-drone products deliver hand-held protection, go-anywhere\nvehicle-mounted defense, and persistent long-range security for fixed sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDroneShield has heard loudly and clearly that state and\nlocal government agencies need immediate and reliable protection from drones\noperated by bad actors. It&#8217;s a rapidly increasing threat,\u201d explained\nDroneShield\u2019s US CEO Matt McCrann. \u201cWe are pleased that our contract with DIR\nwill enable accelerated deployment options of industry-leading counter-drone\nprotection to Texas government end users.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global defense, law enforcement, and commercial entities\nrely on DroneShield solutions. US customers include state agencies, the\nDepartment of State, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense,\nand nuclear agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information about the contract is available at\nhttps:\/\/dir.texas.gov\/contracts\/dir-cpo-4917. Additional solutions are also\navailable via DroneShield\u2019s GSA Schedule 47QSWA19D001M, accessible to state\nbuyers eligible for the GSA Cooperative Purchasing Program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DroneShield Limited has entered into a contract framework with the State of Texas for simplified purchase of its solutions by state and local government, education, and other public entities. The contract has been signed following a substantive due diligence process over the past 18 months. 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