Sources Sought Notice for Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System

Sources Sought Notice for Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide a Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System with the specifications detailed below for the United States Naval Academy Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

A single award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract action under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 is anticipated. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide 1 Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System meeting all of the specifications detailed below.

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only.  This is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

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Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System: System Technical Specifications and Requirements:

The Compact Dual Polarimetric X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System will operate in the X-Band (9.4 GHz) with selectable scan modes and

an observation range that exceeds 60 km. It will be a dual

polarimetric radar operating in simultaneous transmission/

receiving (STAR) and not alternating. It will data output in

CF/Radial and NEXRAD Level-II formats. It will output

polarimetric variables differential reflectivity (ZDR), specific

differential phase (KDP), and correlation coefficient (CC). The

reported Nyquist velocity must be at least 60 m/s. The unit will

be compact with a radar weight < 68 kg and a footprint less than

1.2 m wide and deep and < 1.2 m high. The radar system will come

with a signal processing unit and data processing unit along

with software for basic display. It will be compatible with

power at 120-240VAC at 50/60 Hz. It will come complete with all

required cabling and a radar rower, non-penetrating roof mount

at least 2m tall. On site installation and training support shall

be included along with an extended warranty.

The system will be compatible with Windows 11 and/or Linux. The Compact Dual Polarimetric X[1]Band Doppler Weather Radar System will be operated and maintained using existing supplies, software, and systems currently owned by the USNA Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

See attached sources sought notice for full details on requirement supplies.

SUBMISSION:
Qualified sources should email capability statements and/or estimates to megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil and by 11:00am EST December 17, 2025. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

 
All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice. 

Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number (1301303962) and shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3. Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov) 

4. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS.

5.  If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.  

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.