Radar Data Distribution System (RDDS)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.  This announcement closes Wednesday Dec 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EST. 

Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC), Langley AFB VA, is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for a Radar Data Distribution System (RDDS).

The government is seeking industry input from all sources (small and large businesses) at this time.  Small Business concerns are highly encouraged to respond in order for the government to determine if this acquisition should be a total small business set aside under the auspices of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a corresponding size standard of 800 Employees.  Interested parties must be registered under NAICS 334290 in SAM (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov. The government plans to consider all information submitted in response to this notice. 

The government is seeking industry input to determine if there are adequate small/large business concerns capable of performing this requirement.  A determination regarding set aside status for this effort has not been made.

For this requirement, the Contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, supervision, training, and materials as necessary to accomplish modernization and acceptance of the existing Radar Data Distribution System (RDDS). The current infrastructure needs to be upgraded to support new data formats, increased data volumes, and evolving security requirements. The current system is made up of a series of Sunhillo Longports, and Juniper 2056 Circuit to Packet (CTP) devices that enable receiving of RADAR and sensor data, protocol conversion, and distributing that data to various stakeholders, including JIATF-S mission processing systems, customers, participating government agencies, and Partner Nations.  The Contractor shall ensure the RDDS networks meet or exceed equipment reliability (defined in Para 3.6), and operational availability standards, be scalable up to 320 bi-directional serial ports and 512 virtual ports and include documentation to support Authorization to Operate (ATO)accreditation for the host network IAW applicable USG guidance.  A flexible, modular, and reliable system for managing and distributing radar and sensor data is required for implementation. This RDDS will replace or augment existing systems, providing enhanced capabilities and improved data sharing.

NOTE:  This acquisition requires a Secret Facility Clearance.  Offerors must possess an active Secret Facility Clearance at time of award.

Performance will consist of a base period for procurement and installation of the equipment to include on-site engineering support and four (4) option periods for Hardware and Software maintenance. Estimated date for award is May 2026. The solicitation release date is estimated to be in the March 2026 timeframe.  Note:  This is an estimated posting timeframe, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the System for Award Management website for all subsequent postings.  A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Questions to Industry are posted in conjunction with this notice to provide the size, scope, and complexity of the requirement.

This is not a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), and no contract will result from this notice, nor does it commit the government to any acquisition for these services for costs incurred.  All interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities package (please limit to no more than 10 pages total) outlining your company’s key business abilities relevant to performance of this requirement (reference Draft PWS) and addressing the attached questions. 

The internet and email shall be used as the means of disseminating and exchanging all information.  Hard copies of documents posted on SAM.gov will not be made available.  The government will provide an email confirmation acknowledging receipt of information submitted.  When submitting the package, insert the following in the email subject line:  “RDSS – Sources Sought, [Company Name]”.  Please submit the information to this office by NLT the closing date and time posted to the following POCs:

Aurelio Medina, aurelio.medina.1@us.af.mil

Chase Gordon, chase.gordon@us.af.mil

Melissa Cheaney, melissa.cheaney@us.af.mil

ATTACHMENTS (2)

ATCH 1 – Questions for Industry

ATCH 2 – Draft PWS JIATF-S RDDS 17 Nov 2025