SS - AFRL/DO Ground Radar System for SkyVision Test Site
ID: SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0012Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6de32395b44c4bba8be2c6645b889849/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Materiel Command, is seeking sources for the procurement of a ground radar system intended for the AFRL SkyVision Test Site at Springfield-Beckley Airport in Ohio. The system aims to enhance situational awareness for air traffic monitoring, particularly in light of the increasing operations of Advanced Air Mobility, including Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and eVTOL aircraft. Key specifications for the radar system include 3-D positioning, a detection range of approximately 40 km, and reliable tracking of crewed aircraft, along with compatibility with ADS-B and a transportable weight under 200 lbs. Interested parties should contact Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil for further details regarding this Sources Sought notice.

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    Jason Sav
    jason.sav@us.af.mil
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    Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).pdf
    The document outlines the minimum requirements for a ground radar sensor system intended for the AFRL SkyVision Test Site at Springfield-Beckley Airport, Ohio. This sensor integration aims to improve situational awareness for air traffic monitoring, especially with the rise of Advanced Air Mobility operations, including Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and eVTOL aircraft. Addressing challenges related to the FAA's 'See-and-Avoid' regulation, the radar system will complement existing capabilities by filling gaps in low-altitude surveillance essential for AAM operations. Key specifications for the required radar system include 3-D positioning, a detection range of approximately 40 km, and the ability to detect and track crewed aircraft reliably. Additional requirements involve compatibility with ADS-B, limited power consumption, transportable weight under 200 lbs, and support for standard data interfaces. The procurement emphasizes the need for installation and training support and a plan for ongoing maintenance. This initiative underscores the government's push towards safe airspace utilization in alignment with the evolving aviation landscape.
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