AEWS USAF Long Range Radar System
ID: FA8217-SS-LRRSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8217 AFLCMC HBZKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5838, 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/dd81a677b8a04db69dd5a2175580b198/view
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    The Department of the Air Force is seeking information from vendors regarding the Atmospheric Early Warning Systems (AEWS) and Long Range Radar Systems to support the United States Air Force (USAF). The procurement aims to identify innovative and cost-effective radar solutions, as well as life cycle sustainment services, logistics support, and cybersecurity services. Vendors are expected to demonstrate competencies in hardware repair, software integration, program management, and technical documentation, with an understanding of electromagnetic wave theory and system engineering principles. Interested parties should submit their capability statements electronically to the designated contacts, Christopher Jarman and Heather Ball, by the specified deadlines, as this effort serves as market research and does not guarantee any contracts at this time.

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    The United States Air Force (USAF) is soliciting information from vendors regarding capabilities for Atmospheric Early Warning Systems (AEWS) and Long Range Radar Systems. The request aims to identify innovative and cost-effective radar solutions, alongside the provision of life cycle sustainment services, logistics support, and cybersecurity services. Interested parties, including small businesses owned by women, minorities, and other socioeconomic categories, are encouraged to submit capability statements, with a focus on demonstrating competencies in areas such as hardware repair, software integration, program management, and technical documentation. Vendors are expected to understand electromagnetic wave theory and system engineering principles to ensure compliance with required performance metrics. The USAF outlines expected processes and documentation necessary for system reviews, including monthly status reports and various design reviews. The document serves a market research purpose, indicating that no solicitation exists at this time, though it sets up potential future contracting opportunities based on vendor responses. The USAF emphasizes that this effort does not guarantee any contracts and that all responses need to be submitted electronically within specified deadlines.
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