Radar Lab System

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School requires procurement of a FESTO LV-Series 8097 Radar System to upgrade their current nonoperational radar lab through a comprehensive Radar Lab System acquisition. The Air Force Materiel Command Test Center is seeking this specialized training equipment to provide TPS Space and Flight students with essential hands-on experience in radar operations, electronic warfare fundamentals, and aerospace signal technologies. The procurement encompasses six distinct subsystems including a Basic Radar Learning System, Equipment for Radar Processor/Display, Radar Tracking Learning System Add-On, Radar Active Target Learning System Add-On, RCS and ISAR Measurement Learning System Add-On, and Radar Phased Array Antenna Learning System Add-On. The system must include specialized components such as a Radar Jamming Pod Trainer and RCS scale models of B2 Bomber and F-117A Stealth Fighter, with all delivered parts requiring exact specification compliance to ensure interoperability with existing systems. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 13, 2025, with a due date of August 20, 2025, though the detailed Statement of Objectives specifies a delivery deadline of August 31, 2026.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the procurement involves a substantial training system with multiple integrated subsystems and specialized equipment designed for advanced aerospace and defense education. The contractor must deliver the complete Festo Didactic LabVolt Radar Training System with all specified components, manuals, and user guides as detailed in the comprehensive parts list provided in the Statement of Objectives. The system is intended to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world aerospace applications, preparing students for critical roles in defense and space sectors through applied learning across radar detection, jamming techniques, and electronic warfare concepts.