ARTS-V3 VHF Aperture Radar

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION : Advanced Range Threat Systems1. Description1.1 The ARTS-V3 System Program Office has a requirement to eventually incorporate test and training solutions with AESA Radar Systems from VFH through X-band. Currently, ARTS-V3 is focused on X & C-band, but periodically needs to update its overall roadmap and collaboration space with other DoD organizations.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 Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Further, the U.S. Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Responders are advised that the U.S. Government 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 the Sam.gov.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.2. BackgroundThe ARTS Program is investigating the cost and schedule to procure one large VHF Aperture Radar with something reasonably close the following specifications:VHF Operational MeasuresVariable RF with Frequency Centered Near: 250 MhzPeak variable EiRP @ centered RF: 80 dbWPRI: 2500 usMax Pulsewidth: 600 us2.1 Planned Production: TBD2.2 Delivery Period: TBD2.3 Limitations: TBD2.4 Security Requirements: TBD3. Requested InformationThe Government is seeking very basic information that does not need a high degree of accuracy and is only requesting a response to the following four questions.TRL of current Large Aperture VHF designs?What is anticipated schedule in years to deliver one complete system that meets the above specifications?Anticipated Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) costs?Would this system already be compatible with UCI messaging?4. Responses4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI by answering the above four questions only. Please provide responses along with company name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail of designated point of contact.4.2 All responses shall be submitted to Contracting Specialist, Cydnee Green at cydnee.green@us.af.mil.  If a DOD Safe transfer initiated by the Government is requested then send email requesting that to Charles Lovatt, charles.lovatt@us.af.mil.4.3 The Government is seeking this information for long term budget and planning purposes.  Due to the limited information sought, the Government is requesting responses by 26 September 2022.5. SummaryTHIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.  The U.S. Government has not made a commitment to procure a VHF Aperture Radar, 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.