Sources Sought Notice for Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System
ID: 1301303962Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3c56ac846a7342b29f5f4574ce1ffdf2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking information from qualified sources for a Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System intended for the United States Naval Academy's Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. The procurement aims to establish a single-award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a radar system that operates in the X-Band (9.4 GHz), features selectable scan modes, and has an observation range exceeding 60 km, while also providing essential data outputs and polarimetric variables. This radar system is crucial for advanced meteorological observations and will be integrated with existing systems at the USNA, requiring on-site installation, training, and an extended warranty. Interested parties must submit capability statements and/or estimates via email to Megan Evans by 11:00 AM EST on December 17, 2025, and should include relevant company information and registration details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Megan Evans
    (757) 443-1965
    megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking information from qualified sources for a Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System for the United States Naval Academy Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, and aims to gather information for a potential single-award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under NAICS code 334511. The required system must operate in the X-Band (9.4 GHz), have selectable scan modes, an observation range exceeding 60 km, and be dual polarimetric with simultaneous transmission/receiving. It must output data in CF/Radial and NEXRAD Level-II formats, provide polarimetric variables, and have a Nyquist velocity of at least 60 m/s. The unit needs to be compact (weight < 68 kg, footprint < 1.2m wide/deep, < 1.2m high) and include a signal processing unit, data processing unit, basic display software, and be compatible with 120-240VAC power, Windows 11/Linux, and existing USNA systems. On-site installation, training, and an extended warranty are required, along with a 2m non-penetrating roof mount tower and necessary cabling. Interested parties must submit capability statements and/or estimates via email by December 17, 2025, including company information, CAGE Code, SAM registration status, business size, and existing government contract vehicles if applicable. This notice is for planning and market research only; the government will not pay for submissions and responses will not be publicly released.
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