AMENDMENT W58RGZ-25-RFI-AESA: Request for Information (RFI) for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the Project Manager for Apache Attack Helicopter within the Program Executive Office for Aviation, is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar technologies. This RFI, issued as an amendment, aims to identify potential sources capable of meeting technical requirements for AESA Radar systems suitable for multiple rotary and fixed-wing platforms, including the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook, and Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The ultimate goal is to support a potential in-flight demonstration at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is solely for informational and market research purposes and is not a request for competitive proposals or a commitment to issue a solicitation. The government is interested in AESA Radar capabilities such as Fire Control, Pilotage, Pilot aid in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE), Pole/Tower and Cable Detection, Airborne Hazards, Terrain Following (TF), Terrain Avoidance (TA), and Shoreline mapping using Augmented Reality (AR) techniques. Respondents are encouraged to provide substantiated evidence of their relevant capabilities, successes, and readiness for an in-flight demonstration, even if they can only provide a subset of the desired capabilities.
Technical Requirements & Demonstration
Selected respondents may be invited to participate in an in-flight demonstration of their AESA Radar system on a fielded AH-64E Apache platform at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The demonstration article must be mounted on the right-hand outboard wing station (Pylon 4) using a standard Apache ejector rack. Key constraints include a strict maximum weight of 500 lbs and adherence to a tighter Center of Gravity (CG) tolerance (1" of center between lugs per Mil-Std 8591). The aircraft can supply 3-Phase 115 VAC @ 400 Hz and 28 VDC power. The U.S. Government will provide support for preparation, planning, system integration, mission planning, test assets, aircraft, targets, test range, pilots, and engineers.
Vendors are requested to provide detailed information on their AESA Radar's primary function, key design parameters (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, waveforms), signal processing architecture, antenna characteristics (e.g., cooling, pattern, gimbaling), manifold & elements, operational modes (including LPI/LPD/anti-jamming), product history, maintenance, and corporate capabilities. This includes specifics on Size/Weight/Power/Cost (SWaP-C2), Technology Readiness Level (TRL)/Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), and alignment with open system standards (MOSA/SOSA, FACE).
Submission Details & Important Notes
Responses must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. Proprietary documents should be submitted via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). This RFI does not guarantee reimbursement for response costs, nor does it form a binding contract. Information submitted may be used to help define future demonstration and/or procurement requirements. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP). The demonstration schedule and associated analyses may shift due to the RFI republication.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Nathan D. Johnson (nathan.d.johnson106.civ@army.mil) Secondary Point of Contact: Alton King (alton.v.king.civ@army.mil)