CACI Domestic Shield: RF sensing/exploitation augmentation
Octasic | Prime | HYPOTHESIS | Source research 11 October 2026
Dated evidence
The Army announced July 30 a $500M-ceiling CACI JIATF-401 Domestic Shield C-UAS IDIQ, initial work involving SkyValor; award already made to CACI.
Potential technical fit
Octasic wireless sensing could theoretically supplement drone-command-link identification where cellular or other supported RF emissions matter.
Relevant contact and routing
CACI SkyValor/CORIAN/BEAM systems integration and RF engineering, routed through official CACI supplier/business channels; no named technical owner verified.
Concrete next steps
Ask whether there is a specific unfilled cellular/RF ingest or modular receiver role; provide interference/spectrum and API evidence.
Reasons not to pursue yet
CACI already fields substantial RF sensing; requirements and incumbent RF suppliers unknown.
Additional verification needed
verify exact product model/specs; identify engineering decision maker through sourced current record; establish if the work package is actually open; find fresh government/prime primary sources; corroborate integration pathway, competing incumbents and the contact route. If any gate fails, hold the brief.
Reference sources
https://www.army.mil/article/294249/jiatf_401_signs_500m_domestic_shield_counter_drone_contract
