Production, Engineering, Technical, and Logistic Support Services for the AN/APR-39 Radar Signals Detecting Set (RSDS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (ACC-RSA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Production, Engineering, Technical, and Logistic Support Services for the AN/APR-39 Radar Signals Detecting Set (RSDS). This system is a vital passive radar warning component of the Army's Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), protecting DoD rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. The place of performance is Huntsville, Alabama. Responses are due by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes comprehensive support for both legacy and future versions of the RSDS, encompassing:
- Production: Capability to produce or manage production.
- Engineering and Technical Services: Support for RSDS systems.
- Logistics Support: Fielding, repair, and sustainment.
- Foreign Military Sales Support: Assistance for international customers.
- Configuration Management: Adherence to USG-approved plans.
- Interface Control Documentation: Compliance with existing baseline documents.
- Platform Integration Engineering Support: Research, analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment for Army Aviation platforms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Huntsville, AL
Evaluation
This notice is for market research and preliminary planning only. Responses will be used by the Army to develop its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, and/or Performance Work Statement, and to determine potential small business participation. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement, no more than ten (10) pages, addressing organizational details, tailored capabilities, company history, and past experience (within the last five years) for similar work. Submissions must be electronic (Microsoft Word or PDF) via email to Robin W. Easter (robin.w.easter.civ@army.mil) and James Franklin (james.c.franklin57.civ@army.mil).