weather radar system for the United States Naval Academy
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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 Navy, through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for a weather radar system for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. This is a full and open competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler Weather Radar System. Key specifications include:
- Operation in the X-Band (9.4 GHz) with selectable scan modes.
- Observation range exceeding 60 km.
- Data output in CF/Radial and NEXRAD Level-II formats.
- Output of polarimetric variables: ZDR, KDP, and CC.
- Reported Nyquist velocity of at least 60 m/s.
- Compact unit design: radar weight < 68 kg, footprint < 1.2 m wide/deep, height < 1.2 m.
- Includes signal processing unit, data processing unit, and basic display software.
- Compatible with 120-240VAC at 50/60 Hz power.
- Includes all required cabling, a non-penetrating roof mount radar tower (at least 2m tall), on-site installation, and training support.
- A 5-year warranty is mandatory.
- System must be compatible with Windows 11 and/or Linux.
- No refurbished items are accepted, and all items must be Trade Agreements Act-designated countries origin compliant.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Delivery: 60 days after contract award.
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 employees).
- Questions Due: February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Solicitation Closes: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: February 4, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on initial quotes. Evaluation will consider Technical Approach and Price. The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced quoter. Quotes must be held firm for 180 days.
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Megan Evans at megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must include price(s), FOB destination, delivery date, country of origin, point of contact, business size, and NET 30 payment terms. Hard-copy and alternate quotes are not authorized. Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov.