Notice of Intent to Sole Source Development of Custom Research-grade X-band Radar System
ID: W912HZ25Q160EType: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1bdeb76769b344a889befeace7c8e342/view
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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 21, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), intends to award a sole source contract for the development of a custom research-grade X-band radar system to Oregon State University. This radar system is essential for advancing fundamental science in radar signal processing, particularly in resolving surfzone waves, sand bars, and currents, which existing commercial radar systems cannot achieve. The unique capabilities of Oregon State University in developing and deploying surfzone radar systems, demonstrated through extensive field campaigns and academic publications, make them the only viable source for this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement are encouraged to submit a capability statement by contacting Rhoda Lewis at rhoda.a.lewis@usace.army.mil, with responses due by the specified deadline.

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Rhoda Lewis
rhoda.a.lewis@usace.army.mil
Christine L. Wilson
Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil
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