1.0 Description
1.1 In support of Executive Order 14271, titled “Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in
Federal Contracts”, the Aerospace Management Systems Division International Affairs & Foreign
Military Sales Branch (AFLCMC/HBAN) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather
information from industry on commercially available, non-developmental Multi- Mission Radar Systems
capable of supporting both military and civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations in Europe.
The information collected will be used to inform potential future acquisitions of radar systems to
enhance air traffic safety, security, and efficiency. This RFI is for informational purposes only
and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will follow.
1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and
planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an
RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the U.S. Government (USG) to
contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the USG is not at this time seeking
proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Industry participants are advised that the USG
will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all
costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not
responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a
solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of
the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this
requirement.
2.0 Background
AFLCMC/HBAN requires reliable and interoperable radar systems to support its partner nation’s
operational requirements in Europe. These systems must be capable of providing Precision Approach
Radar (PAR), Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR), and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) capabilities
in fixed, mobile, and/or transportable configurations. Furthermore, the systems must be compliant
with both European Union (EU) military and civilian standards for identification and tracking.
3.0 Requested Information
Respondents are requested to provide information regarding their existing, commercially available,
non-developmental radar systems that meet the following requirements. Please provide clear and
concise answers to each question and provide supporting documentation where possible.
3.1 Company General Information:
3.1.1 Company Name and Address:
3.1.2 Contact Person: (Name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address)
3.1.3 System Name and Model Number:
3.1.4 System Status: (e.g., Production, Available for Purchase, etc.)
3.1.5 Brief System Overview: (Provide a brief description of the system, including its intended
applications and key features)
3.1.6 System Architecture: (Diagrams or descriptions of the system architecture, including major
components and interfaces)
3.2 Performance and Capabilities:
3.2.1 Radar Types Supported: (Specify which radar types the system supports: PAR, PSR, SSR. If a
single radar supports multiple types, please clearly indicate.)
3.2.2 Frequency Bands: (Specify the operating frequency bands for each radar type. Indicate if the
PAR and PSR frequencies are user selectable.)
3.2.3 Probability of Detection (PD): (Provide PD performance for all radar types in both clear and
rain environments.)
3.2.4 PSR/SSR Reinforcement Rate: (Provide reinforcement percentage of correlated PSR/SSR targets
over the coverage volume.)
3.2.5 Range and Accuracy: (Provide the maximum range and accuracy specifications for each radar
type. Specify under what conditions these specifications are met.)
3.2.6 Coverage: (Provide the horizontal and vertical coverage angles for each radar type.)
3.2.7 Track Capacity: (Specify the maximum number of tracks that each radar type can
simultaneously maintain.)
3.2.8 Resolution: (Provide the range and azimuth resolution for each radar type.)
3.2.9 Clutter Rejection: (Describe the system's capabilities for rejecting ground clutter, sea
clutter, and weather clutter.)
3.2.10 Interference Mitigation: (Describe the system's capabilities for mitigating interference
from other radar systems and communication devices.)
3.2.11 Environmental Operating Conditions: (Specify the operating temperature range, humidity
range, altitude, and other environmental conditions the system is designed to withstand. Include
any applicable MIL-STD requirements.)
3.3 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Surveillance Capabilities:
3.3.1 Military Modes: (Specify which military modes the system supports: 1, 2, 3, and
5. Indicate the levels supported: Level 1 (Basic) and/or Level 2 (Advanced)).
3.3.2 Civilian Modes: (Specify which civilian modes the system supports: A, C, and S.)
3.3.3 Mark XIIB Certification: (Indicate whether the system is currently Mark XIIB platform
certified, IAW Dod AIMS 17-1000 Rev 1.1. Provide supporting documentation if available.)
3.3.4 IFF Interrogation Rate: (Specify the maximum IFF interrogation rate. Provide Interrogation
Rate Management documentation if available.)
3.3.5 IFF Processing Capabilities: (Describe the system's capabilities for processing IFF
responses, including Probability of Detection (PD), range/azimuth accuracy, range/azimuth
resolution, average false target decoding, and transponder reply validation, etc.)
3.3.6 ADS-B Support: (Indicate whether the system supports Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and the associated versions/protocols supported.)
3.4 Configurability and Deployment:
3.4.1 Configuration Options: (Describe the available configuration options for the system,
including fixed, mobile, and transportable options. Include information on the setup time,
resources required, and personnel required for each configuration.)
3.4.2 Mobility Requirements: (Specify the mobility requirements for the mobile and transportable
configurations. Include information on the size and weight of the system components. Provide
transportability certification documentation if available)
3.4.3 Power Requirements: (Specify the power requirements and options for each configuration,
including voltage, frequency, and power consumption.)
3.4.4 Connectivity: (Describe the system's connectivity options, including interfaces for data
transmission, remote control, and network integration. Specify supported communication protocols.)
3.4.5 Integration with Existing Systems: (Describe the system's ability to integrate with existing
ATC systems and other sensor networks. Provide examples of successful integrations.)
3.5 Software and Data Processing:
3.5.1 Software Architecture: (Describe the system's software architecture, including the operating
system, programming languages, and software libraries used.)
3.5.2 Data Processing Capabilities: (Describe the system's capabilities for processing radar data,
including track filtering, track correlation, and threat assessment.)
3.5.3 Data Display and Visualization: (Describe the system's capabilities for displaying and
visualizing radar data, including graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and mapping capabilities.
Provide visual examples if available.)
3.5.4 Data Recording and Playback: (Describe the system's capabilities for recording and playing
back radar data for analysis and training purposes. Provide timeline capacity of recorder.)
3.5.5 Cybersecurity Features: (Describe the system's cybersecurity features, including
authentication, authorization, and data encryption. Specify any compliance with relevant
cybersecurity standards, such as NIST or ISO.)
3.5.6 Software Updates and Maintenance: (Describe the process for software updates and
maintenance, including the frequency of updates and the availability of technical support.)
3.6 Training and Support:
3.6.1 Training Programs: (Describe the available training programs for operators and maintainers.
Provide examples of training material if available)
3.6.2 Technical Support: (Describe the available technical support services, including help desk
support, on-site support, and spare parts availability.)
3.6.3 Warranty: (Specify the standard warranty terms and conditions.)
3.7 Cost Information:
3.7.1 Estimated System Cost: (Provide an estimated cost for the system, including hardware,
software, and installation. Please specify the configuration for which the cost estimate is
provided.)
3.7.2 Estimated Life Cycle Cost: (Provide an estimated life cycle cost for the system, including
maintenance, upgrades, and training. Please specify the assumptions used in the cost estimate.)
3.8 European Compliance:
3.8.1 Compliance with European Regulations: (Describe the system's compliance with relevant
European regulations, including those related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio
frequency (RF) emissions, and air traffic control.)
3.8.2 Availability of Operations in Europe: (Detail any current operational deployments of the
system in Europe. Indicate any challenges or issues encountered during these deployments.)
4.0 Responses
4.1 Responses to this RFI should be submitted as a white paper.
4.2 To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary
information submitted should be identified as such in order to be properly protected from
disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. The Government shall not be liable for
damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Any submissions in
response to this RFI constitute consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel
and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) Contractor employees supporting AFLCMC/HBAN.
4.3 White papers in unclassified pdf format are due no later than 11 September 2025, 1600 EST.
Responses shall be limited to 40 pages and submitted via e-mail to the personnel listed below.
Richard Cincotta richard.cincotta.1@us.af.mil Dominic Martone dominic.martone.2@us.af.mil Peter
Tybinkowski peter.tybinkowski@us.af.mil Barry Erven barry.erven.1.ctr@us.af.mil
5.0 Questions
Questions regarding this market research RFI request shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the
Contracting Officer, richard.cincotta.1@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions
will be answered via e-mail from the Contracting Officer; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain
proprietary or classified information. The USG does not guarantee that questions received after 29
August 2025, 1600 EST will be answered.
6.0 Summary
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to gather market research that can support the
potential requirements laid out in Section 1.1. The information provided in the RFI is subject to
change and is not binding on the USG. The USG has not made a commitment to procure any of the items
or services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as
authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions
become USG property and will not be returned.
We appreciate your participation and contribution to this information gathering effort.
