Ground Based Radar Digitization Industry Day Site Visit

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Peterson Air Force Base has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day site visit for the Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. This event is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with a submission deadline of the same date. The notice invites industry participation to explore modernization opportunities for ground-based radar systems operated by the United States Space Force. The site visit will be held at Cape Cod Space Force Station and is limited to a single representative per company. This Special Notice represents a pre-solicitation activity designed to engage potential contractors and gather industry input on radar digitization initiatives.

The GBRD program aims to modernize and digitize six radar sites—comprising five Upgraded Early Warning Radars and one Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System—to enhance missile warning, missile defense, missile tracking, and space domain awareness capabilities. Interested industry participants must possess a US Government Secret Clearance, submit an RSVP, and complete a Site Access Visit Request Approval by 5:00 PM EST on December 4, 2025. The site visit itself will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST and is subject to strict security protocols, including a prohibition on photography. Key program requirements include leveraging open, non-proprietary architectures, utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology, and incorporating existing digital receiver technology. Contractors seeking additional information should contact Ms. Tracy Anderson from the Battle Management Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence office.