736 Radar Payload Panels

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure Radar Payload Panels. The government is using simplified acquisition procedures and this announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing).

• CLIN 0001: Radar Payload Panels, in accordance with Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics.

• CLIN 0002: Shipping to FB5240 LRS LGRM, UNIT 14043, APO AP 9653.

• All material requirements must meet the specifications in Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics. Offerors must provide a technical description of the offered item(s) in sufficient detail for evaluation.

• Shipping and delivery must be FOB Destination. The contractor is responsible for packing, marking, and delivering the shipment in good order and condition to the specified delivery point.

• Desired Delivery Date: 120 Calendar Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Contract type is not specified, but award will be made to the offeror determined to provide best value.

• Period for Acceptance of Offers: Offerors agree to hold proposed prices firm for 60 calendar days from the response date.

• Submission: Offers must be submitted via email no later than 29 June 2026 at 10:00 AM Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), Guam.

• Format: Quotes must be submitted in two separate volumes: Volume 1 - Price, and Volume 2 - Technical Approach.

  • Volume 1: Completed tables from page 1 of the solicitation, including proposed unit pricing and extended pricing for all CLINs.
  • Volume 2: A detailed technical approach demonstrating how the offeror will meet the Government's requirements and the Salient Characteristics, without merely restating the PWS.

• Evaluation: Award will be made based on best value, considering Price and Technical Acceptability. Price is an important evaluation factor, but the Government may award to an offeror other than the lowest priced offeror.

• Price Reasonableness: Quotes will be reviewed for price reasonableness using techniques outlined in RFO 12.204(a).

• This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 EMP.

• All firms must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at beta.SAM.gov to be considered for award.

• Quotes must include registered Unique Entity Identity, CAGE code, Tax ID, and small business status.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAC 2021-02, dated 23 October 2020.

• FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) applies; contractors must have a valid SAM registration or furnish a completed copy of their record.

• Relevant FAR and DFARS clauses are listed throughout the document.

• Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics is referenced for material requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for 3D Radar Payload Panels required for the upgrade of the current ODIN Tower System. It details the essential features and capabilities the radar panels must possess to enhance detection of small unmanned aerial systems, vehicles, and personnel.

• System Integration: Must integrate with the current ODIN dual camera system (fixed thermal lens) and support slew-to-cue functionality.
• Cybersecurity: Must include features to reduce cyber security threats and enable software updates.
• Compatibility: Must be compatible with ATAK systems, smartphones/tablets for command and control, and the ODIN Sensor Tower/PTZ dual camera.
• Performance: Requires specific detection ranges (e.g., >800 meters for 120° and 360° coverage), K-band frequency, 120° Azimuth x 80° Elevation Field of View, track accuracy, and update rates.
• Physical Characteristics: Must be housed in hard body transit cases, rugged construction, and meet specific size and weight limitations.
• Power & Environmental: Specifies power requirements for USA and INTL, and a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +75°C).
• Warranty & Training: Requires a minimum of a one (1) year warranty/training support and local in-person training support OCONUS within a year of purchase.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the precise technical specifications and performance requirements for the radar payload panels. It directly informs product development, system integration planning, and proposal content, ensuring that offered solutions meet the government's stated needs for enhanced detection capabilities.

Sources Sought

This document is a market research notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. It is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not obligate the Government to acquire any services. The Government is seeking information regarding a Ground Radar System for the 736th Security Forces Squadron.

• Notice ID: FA524026QM100

• NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical Systems and Instrument Manufacturing)

• Subject: Sources Sought 736 SFS – Ground Radar System

• Response Date: 23 Mar 2026 at 02:00pm Chamorro Standard Time (CHST)

• Responses are voluntary and do not constitute offers.

• The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.

• Submit responses via email to the listed Points of Contact (POCs) by the response date.

• POCs:

  • Ethan Langas (Contract Specialist): ethan.langas.1@us.af.mil
  • Angel Blas (Contract Specialist): angel.nadine.blas.1@us.af.mil
  • SSgt Danial Callahan (Contracting Officer): daniel.callahan.7@us.af.mil

• Address: 736 Security Forces Squadron, Unit 14065, Bldg 61228, APO, AP 969543-4048

• Shipping Terms: FOB Destination

• Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics 736 SFS Ground Radar System

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this requirement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for the "736 SFS Ground Radar System" (ODIN RADAR MR1 or equivalent). It details the essential features and capabilities required for the radar system.

• System Packaging: Must be packaged in hard body transit cases for deployment.
• Integration: Requires slew-to-cue integration with a camera system for target identification.
• Coverage: 120 degrees field of view (360 degrees total coverage) with Range, Azimuth, and Elevation identification.
• Cybersecurity: Must include heightened cybersecurity and enable software release updates.
• Key Features:
  • Remotely operated system.
  • Camera integration and sensor feed to an operation center.
  • Slew-to-cue capabilities.
  • Hard body transit cases.
  • Software updatability for cyber threat reduction.
  • ATAK system integration.
  • Smartphone/tablet compatibility for Command and control.
  • Geo-Location capability.
  • Detection capability exceeding 800 meters (120 degrees and 360 degrees).
  • Rugged construction.
  • Ability to provide range, azimuth, and elevation identification.
• Technical Specifications:
  • Frequency: K-band 24.45 – 24.65 GHz (USA) and K-band 24.05 – 24.25 GHz (INTL).
  • Field of View: 120° Azimuth x 80° Elevation.
  • Track Accuracy: < 1° Azimuth x < 1.5° Elevation.
  • Track Update Rate: 10 Hz.
  • Max Tracks: Up to 20 Simultaneous Tracks.
  • Instrumented Range: 6 km.
  • Type: Short-Range, Software-Defined, Metamaterials ESA (MESA®) Radar in a Compact Solid-State Format.

This document defines the minimum essential characteristics and technical specifications for the radar system. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant.