weather radar system for the United States Naval Academy
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK is soliciting proposals for a weather radar system for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under full and open competition. Proposals are due February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler Weather Radar System. Key specifications include:
- Real-time, high-resolution weather radar data collection.
- X-Band (9.4 GHz) operation with selectable scan modes and >60 km observation range.
- Dual polarimetric, operating in simultaneous transmission/receiving (STAR) mode.
- Data output in CF/Radial and NEXRAD Level-II formats.
- Output polarimetric variables: ZDR, KDP, and CC.
- Nyquist velocity of at least 60 m/s.
- Compact unit: radar weight < 68 kg, footprint < 1.2m wide/deep, height < 1.2m.
- Includes signal processing unit, data processing unit, and software for basic display.
- 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 are required.
- A 5-year warranty is mandatory.
- System must be compatible with Windows 11 and/or Linux.
- All items must be Trade Agreements Act-designated countries origin compliant; no refurbished items accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 employees
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Questions Due: February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 20, 2026. Interested parties must contact Scott Loeffler (loeffler@usna.edu) and Megan Evans (megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil) to attend.
- Delivery: 60 days after Purchase Order award.
- Quote Validity: 180 days after solicitation closing.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation will prioritize Price first, followed by a Technical evaluation on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis against minimum specifications. The Government intends to award without communications and reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced quoter.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Quotes must include price(s), FOB destination, delivery date, country of origin, point of contact, business size, and NET 30 payment terms. Electronic submission via email to Megan Evans (megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil) is required.