Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Industry Day Site Visit
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8723 AFLCMC HBQK C BMPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Space Force (USSF), is hosting an Industry Day on January 7, 2026, at Cape Cod Space Force Station to discuss the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. This initiative aims to modernize six radar sites, including five Upgraded Early Warning Radars and one Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System, by digitizing legacy systems to enhance space domain awareness, improve radar performance, reduce sustainment costs, and address obsolescence. The USSF is particularly interested in industry solutions that leverage open-system architectures, utilize Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology, and incorporate existing digital receiver technology. Interested parties must RSVP and complete a site access request by December 17, 2025, and contact Ms. Tracy Anderson at tracy.anderson.4@spaceforce.mil for further information.

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    Tracy Anderson
    tracy.anderson.4@spaceforce.mil
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    GBRD Cape Cod Industry Day Site Visit - 20260107.pdf
    The US Space Force (USSF) is hosting an Industry Day on January 7, 2026, at Cape Cod Space Force Station, to discuss the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. This initiative aims to modernize six radar sites (five Upgraded Early Warning Radars and one Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System) by digitizing legacy systems. The goal is to enhance space domain awareness, improve radar performance (increased tracking capacity, extended range, object classification), reduce sustainment costs, and address obsolescence. The USSF seeks industry input on solutions leveraging open-system, non-proprietary architectures, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology, and existing digital receiver technology. The event will foster synergy between the USSF and industry, allow for feedback on requirements, and provide insights into the GBRD program. Attendees are limited to one representative per company, preferably a systems or integration engineer, and require a US Government Secret Clearance. RSVPs and site access requests are due by December 17, 2025. Ms. Tracy Anderson is the point of contact.
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