Architecture Refinement, Demonstration and Integration Systems (ARDIS)

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate seeks proposals through Call 3 of the Architecture Refinement, Demonstration and Integration Systems program to analyze anticipated changes to the 1300-1350 MHz radio frequency environment and resulting effects on AFRL/RY systems due to the reallocation of this spectrum. Proposals are due by March 8, 2021 and will be evaluated based on the technical approach and cost. The selected contractor will analyze effects of moving Federal Aviation Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration long-range surveillance radars out of the 1300-1350 MHz band and into adjacent frequencies to identify modifications needed to hardware, software and test assets to ensure continued system operation in the new spectral environment.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The potential cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is valued at $4.764 million to be performed over 36 months at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. One award is anticipated for analysis, demonstration, integration, and systems engineering support to understand the impact of changes in frequency authorizations to AFRL/RY operations.