Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice for ARTS-V3 VADR MINI
ID: FA8210-25-R-MINIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8210 AFLCMC HBZKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5838, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a8c1d451b23a40e291bf94193f1de088/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking information from vendors regarding the development of the VADR Mini, a Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Radar System designed for advanced threat training. The objective is to create a compact and agile digital radar system that integrates with government-furnished equipment, featuring a movable radar pedestal and specific technical specifications. This initiative is crucial for enhancing training capabilities and ensuring readiness against potential threats. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities, cost estimates, and acquisition approach suggestions by March 10, 2025, with an anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) expected in August 2025 and production needs estimated between 10 to 50 units, targeting completion of the Production Representative Article by December 2027. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kristina Lenderman at kristina.lenderman@us.af.mil or Tyler Newey at tyler.newey@us.af.mil.

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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Air Force concerning the development of a Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Radar System named the VADR Mini. This program aims to create a smaller, agile digital radar system for advanced threat training. The RFI seeks to gather technical information and market capabilities for planning acquisition strategies, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation for a contract. The VADR Mini should integrate with government-furnished equipment and include features such as a movable radar pedestal with embedded technical specifications. Interested vendors are asked to submit details on their capabilities, cost estimates, and suggestions for the acquisition approach by March 10, 2025. The Air Force estimates potential production needs between 10 to 50 units, with a target completion date for the Production Representative Article set for December 2027, and a RFP expected in August 2025. The document outlines the Air Force's desire for rapid prototyping and integration timelines, inviting industry feedback on the proposed acquisition strategy.
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