Notice of Intent to Sole Source Development of Custom Research-grade X-band Radar System
ID: W912HZ25Q160EType: Presolicitation
AwardedAug 26, 2025
Award #:W912HZ25C0045
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1bdeb76769b344a889befeace7c8e342/view
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    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rhoda Lewis
    rhoda.a.lewis@usace.army.mil
    Christine L. Wilson
    Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil
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