Homeland Defense Over-the-Horizon 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 Air Force, specifically AFLCMC/HBD, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought (RFI) for a Homeland Defense Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) Receive sub-system. This RFI aims to gather information for planning the procurement, delivery, installation, integration, testing, and fielding of a complete OTHR Receive sub-system. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, 1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scope of Work
The RFI focuses on a "turnkey" HF Receive sub-system based on a Government-Defined Architecture. Key areas of interest include:
- Components: Wide Open Front End (WOFE) and Back End Digital Receivers, processing and delivery of decimated I/Q data, antennas (with Baluns), and calibration equipment.
- System Capabilities: Health and Status Monitoring, Built-In Test (BIT), design interfaces, operation without GPS signal, scalability, modularity, and maintainability.
- Readiness & Experience: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), and experience in providing Receive sub-systems.
- Infrastructure & Support: Construction of antenna foundations and cabling, sub-contracting strategy, supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics sustainment.
- Compliance: Cybersecurity measures and compliance, data rights, and intellectual property.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only.
- Anticipated Award: A contract award is anticipated in FY2026.
- Delivery Requirement: Delivery of the Receive sub-system is required no later than 24 months after contract award.
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 1600 EST.
- Published: June 11, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Not specified in this RFI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Responses should include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of cost and schedule.
- Submissions are to be sent electronically to aflcmc.hldothr.org@us.af.mil.
- Responses will be used to develop an acquisition strategy and documentation. This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on responses.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. Responses are voluntary and will not affect future proposal submissions. The Government may request additional information based on initial submittals.