Counter-sUAS Radar System Lease
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480326Q0102
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of performance
- Shaw AFB, South Carolina 29152, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command seeks a 12-month lease of two Counter-sUAS Radar Systems for Shaw AFB, restricted to the Robin Radar IRIS 3D system, with quotes due August 31, 2026, and questions due August 21. This is a total small business set-aside, firm-fixed-price Request for Quote under the 100% small business pool (NAICS 334511, size standard 1,350 employees).
Place of performance is Shaw AFB, South Carolina. The procurement requires the Robin Radar IRIS 3D system specifically, per an approved justification for other than full and open competition based on sole source (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)). Critical technical specifications include X-band capability with micro-doppler classification, 360-degree azimuth coverage, minimum two-mile detection range against a 1.4kg drone, sensor/radome weight not exceeding 75 pounds, standalone processing units, web-accessible software with real-time track visualization, and native Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capability.
The base period runs 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2027 (CLIN 0001). CLIN 0002 covers a one-time charge for system setup, installation, and operator training for up to eight personnel with a 90-day delivery schedule. Two optional 12-month renewal periods follow (CLINs 1001 and 2001, 15 September 2027–2029). All contractor personnel must comply with Shaw AFB security requirements, obtain base access passes, and meet unescorted access criteria. Technical support operates 0800–1700 EST, Monday–Friday, with maximum eight-business-hour response time and 72-hour on-site technician dispatch for unresolved failures. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection, with technical acceptability on a Pass/Fail basis. Offerors must provide an active authorization letter from Robin Radar Systems confirming authorized reseller status.
Notice text
C-sUAS Radar System Lease — Shaw AFB
Solicitation Number: FA480326Q0102
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Quote Due Date: 31 August 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
Submit Quotes To: Michael.Mitchell.66@us.af.mil and Motaz.Irshid@us.af.mil
Description:
The 20th Contracting Squadron at Shaw AFB is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to lease two (2) Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Radar Stations for force protection.
Per the attached Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A), this requirement is restricted to the Robin Radar IRIS 3D system.
Period of Performance & Structure:
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CLIN 0001 (Base Period): 12-Month Lease Service (15 September 2026 to 14 September 2027)
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CLIN 0002 (Non-Recurring): One-time charge for initial system setup, installation, and operator training.
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CLIN 1001 (Option Year 1): 12-Month Lease Service (15 September 2027 to 14 September 2028)
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CLIN 2001 (Option Year 2): 12-Month Lease Service (15 September 2028 to 14 September 2029)
Evaluation Method:
This requirement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Refer to the attached solicitation provisions (Section L and M) for specific submission requirements, including the mandatory manufacturer's authorized reseller letter.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - FA480326Q0102.pdf | ||
| SOW_Shaw CUAS Radar Lease.pdf | ||
| Brand Name_Justification_and_Approval_Final_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| C-UAS Radar Lease | Pre-Solicitation |
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