AN/TPY-2 Radar Program Request for Information
ID: MDA25SNRFI02Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AC25)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ee267d8fd0b439da101345d5e4b0cf8/view
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    Description

    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Model-2 (AN/TPY-2) Radar Program, aimed at gathering industry feedback on capabilities to support future requirements. The MDA seeks information on hardware and software development, production of components and spares, fleet refurbishment, and operational sustainment, with a focus on areas such as software maintenance, hardware upgrades, modeling, simulation, and integrated logistics. This initiative is crucial for enhancing radar capabilities that support national defense initiatives. Interested parties must submit their responses, including an executive summary, white papers, and capability briefs, within 60 calendar days from the RFI release date, with all submissions being at the respondent's expense. For further inquiries, contact John Michael at john.michael@mda.mil or Kimberly Black at kimberly.black@mda.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Michael
    john.michael@mda.mil
    Kimberly Black
    kimberly.black@mda.mil
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    ANTPY-2 RFI_11.7.2024.pdf
    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Model-2 (AN/TPY-2) Radar Program. The focus includes hardware and software development, production of components and spares, fleet refurbishment, and operational sustainment. The RFI invites potential contractors to discuss capabilities, contracting strategies, and whether requirements could be allocated for small businesses versus competitive procurement. The document outlines major requirement areas like software maintenance, hardware upgrades, modeling, simulation, and production components, emphasizing the need for integrated logistics and system engineering support. Interested parties must submit an executive summary, white papers, and capability briefs detailing their interest areas and experiences. The RFI clarifies that it serves only for planning purposes and does not commit the government to issue a contract. All submissions are at the respondent's expense, and the MDA will not provide feedback on the responses. This outreach is part of MDA's ongoing efforts to advance its radar capabilities and support national defense initiatives.
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