ROTHR Operations and Maintenance Support Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting proposals for ROTHR (Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar) Operations and Maintenance Support Services through a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee contract structure. The procurement seeks comprehensive 24/7 operational support, maintenance, and technical services for three ROTHR systems that conduct maritime surveillance supporting counterdrug operations. Key requirements include radar operations, system maintenance and repairs, facilities management, cybersecurity, environmental compliance, and property management across multiple sites. Proposals must demonstrate past performance capabilities, technical approach, management methodology, and socio-economic planning, with submissions limited to 60 pages for the non-price volume. The deadline for questions has been extended to June 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM Philadelphia time, with final proposals due July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Philadelphia time.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and references an existing Collective Bargaining Agreement between Raytheon Intelligence & Space and the International Association of Machinists covering radar operators and technicians at the Virginia location. The contract structure includes a base period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four potential option periods extending through April 30, 2031, encompassing approximately 466,880 estimated manhours in the base period and up to 2,334,400 manhours if all options are exercised. Performance will occur at ROTHR sites in Virginia (Chesapeake and New Kent), Texas (Freer and Premont), and Puerto Rico (Juana Diaz and Vieques), with each location featuring both receive and transmit facilities. Site visits are scheduled between May 27 and June 11, 2025, requiring pre-registration by May 16, 2025, and contract award is anticipated by March 1, 2026.