Request for Whitepapers: Advanced NAV-WAR Open Air (ANOA) System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Whitepapers (RWP) for the Advanced NAV-WAR Open Air (ANOA) System. The U.S. Air Force is seeking to acquire a high-powered, electronically steerable Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming system to support critical Department of War testing and training initiatives. The ANOA system aims to overcome limitations of current systems in replicating contested electronic warfare environments, providing a robust platform for evaluating navigation-dependent systems in GPS-contested scenarios. This RWP is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for prototype acquisition.

• Primary Use Cases:

  • GNSS Contested Weapon Drop: Create a high-power jamming environment to test precision-guided munitions.
  • Near-Peer Conflict GPS Contested Test and Training: Emulate complex, threat-realistic GPS-contested environments for training various systems.

• Key Objective: Deliver a deployable and interoperable system capable of generating a steerable, high-power jamming signal.

• This is a prototype acquisition under 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

• The project will be structured to obtain three prototypes: Business Process Prototype, Proof of Concept Prototype, and Operational Utility Prototype.

• Vendors must provide a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the Business Process Prototype and the Proof of Concept Prototype.

• Whitepaper Response Structure:

  • Part 1: Technical Competency (expertise with high-power RF systems, steerable phased array antennas, signal processing, systems integration).
  • Part 2: Intellectual Property (IP) Rights (grant "unlimited rights" to the U.S. Government).
  • Part 3: 10 U.S.C. 4022(d) Appropriate Use of Authority (justify participation via nontraditional, small business, or cost-sharing options).
  • Part 4: Pricing (FFP for Business Process and Proof of Concept prototypes).

• Evaluation: Comparative analysis based on an integrated assessment of demonstrated potential, prioritizing technical merit and price (trade-off).

• Primary Evaluation Factors: Technical Competency, IP Rights agreement, conformity with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d), and total proposed price.

• Submission Deadline: 5 May 2026, Close of Business (COB).

• Submission Length: Whitepaper shall not exceed 10 pages.

• Submission Method: Electronically to the Agreements Officer, Greggory C. Jones, at greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil.

• Vendors must address how they satisfy 10 U.S.C. 4022(d) through nontraditional participation, small business participation, or cost-sharing.

• Definitions for "Non-Traditional Defense Contractor" (NDC) and "significant extent/participants" are provided.

• Attachment 1: Advanced Nav-War Open Air (ANOA) - Performance Parameters.pdf (Distribution D, requires NIST SP 800-171 Assessment vetting).

• Attachment 2: Advanced NAV-WAR Open Air (ANOA) System-Articles.docx.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an "Agreement Articles" document related to the "Advanced NAV-WAR Open Air (ANOA) System." It defines various terms and articles governing the agreement between the Government and the Performer. Key articles include definitions of terms, demonstration and acceptance criteria, assignment of payments, agreement modifications, dispute resolution, excusable delays, intellectual property indemnification, payment and invoicing, risk of loss, taxes and duties, termination for convenience and default, title and ownership, limited warranty, limitation of liability, compliance with law, specific statutory requirements, third-party terms of service, limitation of obligation and milestone funding, phased execution and optional milestones, government property, order of precedence, and duty-free entry.

This document provides critical contractual terms and conditions that would govern a potential vendor's performance if awarded the contract. Bidders should pay close attention to:

• Definitions: Understanding key terms like "Acceptance," "Acceptance Criteria," "Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)," and "Cyber Incident" is crucial.
• Demonstration and Acceptance: Outlines the process and criteria for prototype acceptance, including specific requirements for Business Process, Proof of Concept, and Operational Utility Prototypes.
• Payment and Invoicing: Details the Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis for payment, invoicing procedures, and payment terms.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Clarifies the Government's "Unlimited Rights" to technical data and computer software produced under the agreement.
• Termination Clauses: Explains the Government's rights to terminate for convenience or default and the associated procedures.
• Warranty and Liability: Defines the warranty scope and period, as well as limitations on liability.
• Prohibited Sources: Lists specific equipment and services that are prohibited from use or provision.
• Phased Execution and Optional Milestones: Describes the phased approach and the nature of optional milestones for the Operational Utility Prototype.