RFI for Radome.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Radome for Radar System Maintenance Issued by: Tobyhanna Army Depot Date of Issuance: 2026-04-14

INTRODUCTION

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) to solicit information and capabilities from potential sources for the procurement of a geodesic radome with a diameter of 110 feet and a height of approximately 77 feet. The radome will support the maintenance, calibration, operation, and testing of radar systems.

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

BACKGROUND

The Tobyhanna Army Depot has a potential requirement to procure a geodesic radome. The radome should be capable of withstanding the environmental conditions of the Pocono Mountain region in eastern Pennsylvania and include all necessary equipment to enable personnel occupation and radar system operation.

SCOPE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED

We are seeking information on commercially available geodesic radome systems that meet the following requirements. Please provide detailed responses to the following:

1. RADOME SPECIFICATIONS

· Dimensions: Equatorial diameter of 110 feet. Provide details for available truncations and heights.

· Porticos: Three porticos with equipment access doors. Provide details for available angular separations between the porticos.

· Personnel Doors: Three personnel doors. Provide details for available placement locations for personnel doors.

· Frequency Range: 1 to 40 GHz.

· Wind Resistance: Capable of withstanding winds up to 150 mph.

· Insulation: Provide details for available insulation thicknesses and thermal resistance.

2. HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

· HVAC System: Provide information on available HVAC equipment with associated power/facilities requirements.

· External Duct Interface: Describe the design of external duct interface connections.

· Internal Duct Work: Describe the internal duct work and filter interface for supplying conditioned and return air to the HVAC system.

3. SAFETY AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS

· Lightning Protection System: Describe the design of an integrated lightning protection system.

· Lighting: Provide details for available lighting equipment, to include:

· Interior lighting adequate for personnel to perform work within radome.

· Aircraft warning lights.

· Radiation Hazard warning lights.

· Door exit signs/lights.

· Snow Removal Rope: To include zenith anchor point and base cleat.

4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Hardware and Sealant: All necessary hardware and sealant for radome installation.

· Manuals: Installation and maintenance manuals for the radome and ancillary equipment.

· Installation Services: Detail the installation services offered.

· Shipping: Specify shipping details and costs.

5. VENDOR INFORMATION

Please provide the following information about your company:

· Company Name and Address.

· Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email).

· Overview: A brief overview of your company’s experience in providing similar geodesic radome systems.

· References: References from customers who have procured similar systems for radar system operations, if available.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating the ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFI will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the technical point of contacts (James Harris and Ricky Saunders) in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email to james.t.harris208.civ@army.mil & ricky.saunders.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 30 April 2026.

Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information:

1. Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, FAX, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and

2. Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.