AN/SPY-6(V) Production RFI/Sources Sought
ID: N00024-25-R-5510Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is issuing a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) regarding the production of the AN/SPY-6 radar variants, which are critical components of the U.S. Navy's Above Water Sensors program. The procurement aims to competitively award a multi-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the production and maintenance of various radar systems, including the Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR), with an anticipated contract award as early as FY27. These radar systems are essential for naval operations, providing advanced capabilities for volume search, tracking, and missile defense in diverse environments. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements and engage in one-on-one discussions with the government representatives, with all inquiries directed to Holly Danner at holly.r.danner.civ@us.navy.mil or Spencer Bryant at spencer.m.bryant2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The document outlines the capabilities and design of the AN/SPY-6 family of radars, which are part of the U.S. Navy's Above Water Sensors and Lasers program under the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS 2.0). It describes various radar variants, including the Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR), focusing on their modular design, scalability, and integration with naval vessels like the Arleigh Burke and Constellation Class ships. The document details hardware commonality among the radar systems, emphasizing easy maintenance and low engineering costs for different configurations. Additionally, it provides an overview of the activities and collaborations involved in the radar's system integration and testing, highlighting contributions from various defense contractors, universities, and naval engineering support organizations. This comprehensive overview aims to communicate the strategic advancements and operational significance of the radars to potential stakeholders, aligning with governmental interests in enhancing national defense capabilities through effective and innovative technologies.
    The document outlines the Terms of Use Agreement for the AN/SPY-6(V) Radar data, part of the Department of the Navy's Request For Information N00024-25-R-5510. Entities interested in obtaining technical data must submit a DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement and accept the provided terms. The AN/SPY-6(V) radar data is classified under DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D, meaning distribution is restricted to U.S. Department of Defense personnel and contractors due to its critical technology status. The document contains strict guidelines regarding the handling, distribution, and destruction of the information, emphasizing compliance with export laws and internal security measures. Users may copy the documents for internal use but cannot distribute them unlawfully or share them with foreign nationals without proper agreements. All copies must be logged, and original documents, along with copies, must be destroyed by September 30, 2025. A certification of destruction is required to be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The overall purpose of the document is to ensure the controlled dissemination and protection of sensitive military information concerning the AN/SPY-6(V) radar system, outlining procedures for compliance with security and export regulations while enabling interested parties to support potential future contracts.
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