Follow Up Counter small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) RFI regarding Radar.
ID: CsUAS-RFI-41525Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/ebbbeb1ec3b14ab6a78612218be05c32/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), is seeking information regarding radar technologies for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) to address the evolving threats posed by groups 1-3 of UAS. This Request for Information (RFI) invites contractors to provide detailed specifications of their radar products, focusing on aspects such as supply chain resiliency and manufacturing capabilities, to assist the USAF in evaluating industry capabilities. The information gathered will be used solely for market research and will not result in any procurement obligations, with responses due by May 30, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Interested parties should submit their responses to Contracting Officer Robert Gill at robert.gill.12@us.af.mil and Program Manager Alex Raveau at alexandre.raveau@us.af.mil.

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    Robert Gill
    robert.gill.12@us.af.mil
    Alex Raveau
    alexandre.raveau@us.af.mil
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    202504 HBUC_Radar_RFI v1.1.pdf
    The United States Air Force (USAF) seeks information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding radar technologies for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), focusing on Groups 1-3 of UAS. Contractors are invited to submit details on their radar products, emphasizing specifications, supply chain resiliency, and manufacturing capability. The RFI emphasizes that responses are solely for market research and information exchange, not triggering procurement obligations. Respondents are encouraged to reference a previous RFI while ensuring to include updated details on supply chain and manufacturing processes. The document outlines specific technical and operational questions related to C-sUAS technologies, such as data formats, environmental operation, reliability metrics, installation requirements, hardware capabilities, and pricing models. It also includes detailed requests for documentation that support the proposed technologies, underscoring the need for compliance with various standards. Responses are required by May 30, 2025, and must be sent to specified contacts. The purpose of this RFI is to assess industry capabilities in meeting USAF needs to address the evolving UAS threat landscape effectively.
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