FPS 124 Canadian Radome Support (AEWS)

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Digital Directorate has a requirement for radar systems, including innovative and cost-effective approaches to Atmospheric Early Warning Systems.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Digital Directorate has a requirement for radar systems, including innovative and cost-effective approaches to Atmospheric Early Warning Systems.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Digital Directorate
Solicitation Number FA821725RB003
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Date 08/05/2025
Award Date 12/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $21,744,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award  IDIQ – Agency Specific
Primary Requirement  Defense & Aerospace
Duration  5 year(s) base plus 1 x 2 year(s) option(s)
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price,Cost Reimbursement,Cost Plus Fixed Fee
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
541614

Process, Physical Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services
Size Standard: $20.0 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Alaska, United States
  • Canada
  • Hawaii, United States
  • Hill Air Force Base, Utah, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/8391dbb70eb84816bad86aab2488267f/view

Background

The Atmospheric Early Warning System is a joint United States and Canadian early warning radar surveillance system. It provides surveillance of airspace from potential incursions or attacks from across North America’s polar region. The Atmospheric Early Warning System consists of both long range AN/FPS-124 and short range AN/FPS-124 surveillance radars, operated and maintained by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). There are 28 long range sites and 36 short range sites.

Requirements

Manufacture, remove, transport, construct, and install 25 foot RADOMES for the AN/FPS-124 radar within Canada. RADOME design for consideration must be a microwave transparent structure providing environmental protection for an enclosed satellite communication system tracking antenna, must include all coatings and mounting hardware and be made of a truncated spherical assembly composite construction. AN/FPS-124 RADOMES will only be installed in Canada, and therefore must be transported, installed, and conform to both Canadian and US American standards.

  • Provide protection from water penetration and intrusion
  • Hydrophobic, non-water filming, exterior surface
  • Protect against exterior deterioration, cracks, craze, or delaminate from all environmental conditions
  • Meet or exceed criteria of UL 94HB ASTM E1925-4, for flammability and Combustibility
  • Retain its physical and electrical stability throughout a specified temperature range
  • Be equipped with a lightning protection system
  • Be equipped with Aircraft Obstruction lights
  • Be equipped with a Fall Arrest Zenith Safety Panel
  • Be designed to operate and withstand the loads produced by the combined effects of ice accretion and wind

Capability statements of any design solution will be evaluated considering its maintainability, repairability, and sustainability. Submittals should include factors such as supplier availability, spare parts, repair and modernization, facilities, MIL-Standards, qualification, expertise, and support.

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