COVER Tactical Fire RFI Unclassified.pdf

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(U)Tactical Fires Radar Technology (U)Request for Information (RFI)

(U) Due Date: 22 September 2024

(U) Synopsis

(U) The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorate is seeking information from industry regarding potential systems and technologies that can satisfy a requirement for a medium lift ground-based radar.

(U) Requested Information

(U) C5ISR Center is interested in receiving information regarding small size, weight, and power (SWaP), multi-mode, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems to fulfill a short to medium range mission.

(U) The details of specific technologies, development efforts, and technical requirements of this request contain CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI). This RFI provides general public release requirements ONLY. Additional technical detail is available in Attachment 01 to this RFI, entitled “(CUI) Distributed Radar Techniques RFI FINAL” Attachment 01 is a controlled, containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), therefore, is not available for general release. In order to provide a complete response to this request all interested parties must request access to the controlled document. To gain access to Attachment 01, your company/entity must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Your entity/company’s Data Custodian requester (designated) on block 3A of the DD Form 2345 is the only authorized individual that can download the controlled attachment. Your entity/company is responsible for the protection of the controlled document after the download.

(U) If your entity/company is not pre-certified by the JCP, you will need to apply for certification by completing a DD Form 2345 and emailing it to jcp-admin@dla.mil. Detailed information regarding the JCP application procedures is available at the JCP website at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/. The ESI Directorate or ACC will not review the JCP application or issue the JCP certification. Please direct any questions regarding the JCP certification process to jcp-admin@dla.mil.

(U) Access to the controlled attachment is granted through SAM after your JCP status has been verified. Please ensure that you have the correct role when requesting access to the controlled document in SAM. The correct role is a data entry role or contracting role. To request access to download the controlled attachment, click on the tab for “Attachment/Links, then click on the title of the controlled document. When you receive the pop-up window to request access, enter the reason for the request in the window, making sure to include your entity’s CAGE Code and JCP Certification Number then hit submit. Please note that entering a different CAGE code or JCP certification number into the remarks section of your request in SAM will not be accepted. Only the CAGE code and JCP certification number associated with the request will be reviewed. Once the notice is submitted, the access status on the controlled document will change to “Pending”. The Access POC will review your request, granting access if requirements are met or reject for correction.

(U) The following information is requested with each submission:

1. (U) Company Information

(U) Company Name

(U) Company Address

(U) RFI Technical POC – Name, Email Address, and Phone Number

(U) RFI Business/Contract POC – Name, Email Address, and Phone Number

(U) Facility Security Officer POC – Name, Email Address, and Phone Number

(U) CAGE Code

(U) Facility Clearance Level

(U) Joint Certification Program (JCP) DD Form 2345

(U) After validation, the KS/KO will send the encrypted RFI document to you via the DOD SAFE site.

2. (U) Technical Information

(U) Technical baseline for potential systems and technologies to include designs, specifications, and capabilities:

o (U) Air Defense Artillery Mode o (U) Field Artillery Mode o (U) Frequency range o (U) Size, weight, power, and cost o (U) Detection range o (U) Point of Origin Accuracy o (U) Measurement Accuracy o (U) Concept of Operation o (U) Maneuverability (emplacement/displacement considerations) o (U) Transportability (medium lift, sling-loadable, air-droppable considerations) o (U) Technology Readiness Level (current and planned)

(U) Description of key radar architecture, algorithms, and capabilities such as:

o (U) AESA Configuration o (U) Primary/Key Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) o (U) Digital beamforming o (U) Distributed receiver/exciter architecture o (U) Waveforms o (U) Search/Track/Engage/Assess algorithms o (U) Survivability Features o (U) Resource management algorithms

(U) Questions and requests for clarification

(U) Questions and requests for clarification of information must be submitted no later than 8

September 2024. Questions and requests will only be accepted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted.

(U) Questions and requests for clarification of information must be submitted to: Contract Specialist, Glenn Downes, with copy to the Contracting Officer, Brian McGuire.

(U) Questions with CUI shall be submitted via DOD SAFE. If you require a drop link, please contact Contract Specialist, Glenn Downes, with copy to the Contracting Officer, Brian McGuire.

(U) Requests shall be submitted only to the email address specified above. Any other forms of request for additional information will not be honored.

(U) Submission Requirements

(U) All documents shall be portion marked IAW DoDM 5200.01-V2. Submission of proprietary and other sensitive information shall be marked and identified with disposition instructions (submitted material will not be returned).

(U) Subject line should be: Tactical Fires Radar Technology

(U) Format shall be Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Font size shall NOT be smaller than 12-point Times New Roman or Arial. Corresponding responses should not be more than twenty (20) written pages.

(U) Unclassified responses must be submitted to: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. Please ensure the Contract Specialist, Glenn Downes, and Contracting Officer, Brian McGuire, are copied.

(U) Responses with CUI must be sent encrypted via DoD SAFE submitted via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). If you require a DoD SAFE drop link, please contact usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil. The Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer should be included on the DoD Safe submission.

(U) CLASSIFIED submissions will not be accepted at this time

(U) Disclaimer

(U) This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No award is intended as a result of this notice. C5ISR Center is currently conducting market research only. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in response to this RFI or for participating in information exchange regarding details of the RFI.

(U) Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is voluntary. The Army does not intend to award a contract based on this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.

Respondents should not construe this synopsis as a commitment for any purpose. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will be used to provide constructive feedback to industry and will serve as a basis for invite to workshops and/or live exercises. The evaluations along with industry engagements will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB).