Future X-Band Radar RFI
ID: N00024-25-R-5502Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) project, aimed at gathering industry insights and capabilities for the development and production of advanced radar systems. The RFI seeks responses from companies with experience in developing, integrating, and manufacturing complex radar systems and associated technologies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with industry partners and maintaining fielded military hardware. Interested parties must submit their responses by the specified deadlines, with unclassified submissions due by February 13, 2023, and technical responses by February 20, 2023. For further inquiries, companies can contact Spencer Bryant or Holly Danner via the provided email addresses.

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    The Department of the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a classified Government Furnished Information (GFI) Terms of Use Agreement related to the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) under solicitation N00024-25-R-5502. This document stipulates that access to FXR technical data will be granted only upon verification of security clearances and receipt of the executed agreement. The GFI includes information classified as SECRET, and its handling must comply with DoD security regulations. Prohibitions include duplication or unauthorized disclosure of data. Companies must document any disclosures and certify the destruction of classified materials by specified deadlines unless extensions are granted. Furthermore, foreign and subcontractor disclosures require prior written approval from the Program Executive Office. Acknowledgment of this agreement must be provided by the Facility Security Officer of the interested company and submitted to designated government officials. This agreement underscores strict protocols surrounding sensitive defense-related information, reflecting the government's commitment to national security and responsible management of classified data in contractual engagements.
    The Department of the Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command issued a Terms of Use Agreement for the Future X-Band Radar (FXR), referenced as N00024-25-R-5502. This agreement stipulates that recipients may obtain government-furnished technical data only after verification of their DD Form 2345 and acceptance of these terms. The distribution of this information is restricted to the Department of Defense (DoD) and authorized contractors, with strict guidelines against unauthorized duplication, transmission, or sharing with foreign nationals. Recipients must maintain records of copies made and their distribution, providing these logs upon government request. Upon completion of contract responsibilities or the conclusion of the data use period, set for 30 September 2025, recipients must certify the destruction of all copies and maintain records available for five years. The Terms of Use emphasizes the importance of safeguarding U.S. technology, compliance with U.S. export laws, and proper document destruction protocols, highlighting the sensitive nature of the FXR project within government contracting. Acknowledgment by a Facility Security Officer is required to finalize the agreement.
    The document is a Classified Material Request (N00024-25-R-5502), seeking specific classified government-furnished information (GFI). It outlines the necessary details for companies to provide their unclassified and classified addresses, including points of contact (POCs) for classified communications. The form also requires the submittal of security information, such as the company's Cage Code, facility clearance level, and storage capability. This request is indicative of the federal government's procurement process for classified materials, emphasizing compliance with security protocols and information handling standards. The structured approach facilitates the assessment of potential vendors for sensitive projects, ensuring that only qualified entities participate in answering the RFP and managing classified materials securely.
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