Tactical Multi-Mission Over-the-Horizon Radar System Industry Day / RFI

TACMOR is an Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) that will be installed in the Republic of Palau to provide enhanced Air Domain Awareness in the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility (AOR). TACMOR is a key element in the implementation of the US National Defense Strategy as highlighted in the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act Section 1253 Assessment Executive Summary to enable the US to “Regain the Advantage” and considered as one of five critical investments.

REQUIREMENT/SCOPE:

The scope of this effort will encompass the development, production, delivery, installation, integration and testing of a 128-element receiver subsystem, a transmitter comprised of XX elements with a power requirement from 2-40kW (element architecture will be explained during Industry Day), C2 software and associated network/computer infrastructure, and additional support equipment on the designated system location.  The Contractor(s) will then manufacture

the entire receiver/transmit subsystem and install it at an Open-Air Systems integration laboratory (SIL) for subsystem sell off prior to shipping to the site in Palau for installation, integration, and operational testing.

 As part of the development effort, the Contractor will deliver 8-32 receivers that will be tested on a receiver test bench against the attached specification and associated test plan. The Contractor will then manufacture the entire receiver subsystem and install it at an Open-Air Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) for subsystem sell off prior to shipping to the receive site in Palau for installation, integration, and operational testing.  A full Technical Data Package (TDP) for the receiver subsystem is expected to be incrementally delivered as the program steps through its different phases with a final delivery upon completion of operational testing at the site.  The Contractor will be required to provide all artifacts necessary to support the granting of Authority to Operate (ATO) enabling the TACMOR system to go operational. 

Contract Type will be Full and Open Competition to select a Lead System Integrator (LSI). Based on the program’s Acquisition Strategy, the contractor will be expected to work with the LSI to meet overall goals for the delivery of the TACMOR system.  Contract length is unknown.

The type of services that shall be required from the Contractor include expertise in Operational Requirements, Test and Evaluation, Logistics Support, and General Engineering Support in order to 1) design, develop, and field operational system, 2) improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the procurement and eventual sustainment cycles, 3) provide effective oral and written communication between Command and Control (C2) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and other Government offices.

This is a non-personal services contract/effort, the Government will neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. The Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. The Contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately if they perceive any actions constitute personal services. These services shall be used to perform any inherently governmental functions.

NOTIONAL INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA:

The Government will hold an Industry Day for interested vendors. The agenda is as follows:

Day 1: Briefing 1 - September 12th, 0915hrs - Art Gallery, Museum of Aviation

Day 1: Briefing 2 - September 12th, 1115hrs - Art Gallery, Museum of Aviation

Day 1: One-On-One Sessions September 12th, 1400-1525hrs Art Gallery, Museum of Aviation

Day 2: One-On-One Sessions September 13th, 0915hrs-1545hrs Eagle Conference Room (3rd Floor) Museum of Aviation

Day 3: One-On-One Sessions September 14th, 0915hrs-1545hrs Eagle Conference Room (3rd Floor) Museum of Aviation

Day 4: TBD Virtual One-On-One Sessions (For those unable to attend industry date in person – must sign up with USG) – As required.

One-On-One Sessions with the Government Integrated Product Team – There will be 25 Minute One-On-One session timeslots available for interested vendors/participants to register for upon arrival/check in to this Industry Day.  

The USG will also offer virtual One-On-One Sessions for interested vendors unable to attend Industry Day in person, tentatively on 15 September 2023. Request for Virtual One-On-One Sessions must be sent to Brandon Jones (brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil), Jessica Roberts (jessica.roberts.21@us.af.mil), Jonathon Bridges (jonathon.bridges@us.af.mil), and Fred Link (frederick.link.1.ctr@us.af.mil).

 All vendors interested in attending must complete and return the Industry Day Company Sheet attached to this posting. If unable to attend this industry day written responses acceptable NLT 1600 14 September 2023.

INDUSTRY DAY LOCATION:

Museum of Aviation, Art Gallery (Day 1)

Museum of Aviation, Eagle Conference Room (Day 2 and 3)

1942 Heritage Boulevard, Robins AFB, GA 31098

** NOTE 5 September 2023** 

This is a courtesy notification that sign ups for one-on-one sessions with USG IPT at our industry day are now open. We hope that this will allow for max participation and assist in finalizing your travel plans. Please note that sign ups will still be available at check in on Day 1 of our Industry Day, and it is expected that one-on-ones will be available the 2nd half of Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.

To sign up, please contact Abigail Sipps (abigail.sipps.ctr@us.af.mil), Jessica Roberts, Carter Bridges (jonathon.bridges@us.af.mil), and Brandon Jones. Please be prepared to provide alternate times should your preferred slot already be booked. The first available time provided from your listing will be assigned to you.

** Note 14 September 2023**

Industry Day Briefing Slide Deck has been added as an attachment to this posting. Should you have issues accessing the briefing through SAM, please contact Brandon Jones (email below).