Request for Information for COMBAT ID
ID: RFI-AFRL-FA2377-2025-RYZZType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2377 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL RYKSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC32)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0012efeee47b450c8af1f61ef4ca87be/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the COMBAT ID program, aimed at enhancing Combat Identification algorithms and software integration into the AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the F-16 aircraft. The RFI seeks industry input to refine algorithms, develop test Operational Flight Programs, and support experimentation for transitioning capabilities into combat settings, thereby advancing the FJORD flight test initiative that has been in development for five years. This initiative is crucial for improving the technological capabilities of the F-16, aligning with AFRL's mission to enhance integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by November 3, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Omar Eldadah at Omar.Eldadah@us.af.mil; however, it is important to note that this RFI is not a solicitation for contracts or reimbursements.

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    Omar Eldadah
    Omar.Eldadah@us.af.mil
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    RFI-AFRL-FA2377-2025-RYZZ.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Sensors Directorate is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on the advancement and integration of Combat Identification algorithms and software into the AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the F-16. This RFI is not a solicitation but aims to explore capabilities for enhancing the FJORD program, a flight test initiative that has been in development for five years. Interested parties are invited to provide information on refining algorithms, developing test Operational Flight Programs, and supporting experimentation to transition capabilities for combat settings. The RFI outlines information submission requirements, with responses due by November 3, 2024. The focus is on soliciting ideas from all sizes of businesses, ensuring the program's potential aligns with future funding opportunities. Written questions are allowed, but no verbal inquiries will be accepted. This document emphasizes the preliminary nature of the RFI and clarifies that submissions will not result in contracts or reimbursements, serving only as a means to assess potential sources for future projects. Overall, the initiative seeks to enhance the technological capabilities of the F-16, aligning with the AFRL’s mission to advance integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations.
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