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W58RGZ-25-RFI-AESA: Request for Information (RFI) for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar   3

ID: W58RGZ-25-RFI-AESA • Type: Special Notice

Description

Posted: March 12, 2025, 10:41 a.m. EDT

Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA): Pertaining to this notice THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to support a potential in-flight demonstration of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar to be conducted on Redstone Arsenal, Al. It is the intent of the government to investigate AESA Radar technologies capable of fulfilling the requirements of multiple rotary and fixed wing platforms. Desired capabilities include Fire Control, Pilotage, Pilot aid in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE), Pole/Tower and Cable Detection, Airborne Hazards, Terrain Following (TF), Terrain Avoidance (TA), and Shoreline mapping using Augmented Reality (AR) techniques. If respondents can only provide a subset of capabilities, they are still encouraged to respond.

The U.S. Government, Project Manager for Apache Attack Helicopter within the Program Executive Office for Aviation is conducting market research to determine potential sources capable of meeting technical requirements for an AESA Radar for the Army's Attack (AH-64 Apache), Utility (UH-60 Black Hawk), Cargo (CH-47 Chinook) helicopters, Fixed Wing and Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. Interested respondents are encouraged to provide substantiated evidence of their relevant capabilities, successes, and readiness for in-flight demonstration. Section 1.0 Surrogate Platform Interface Requirements gives an overview of integration requirements to mount and connect the demonstration article to a standard Apache weapons pylon. Additional information can be obtained from the AH-64E V6 TM 1-1520-263-10 Operators Manual, AH-64E V6 System Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD), MIL-STD-8591, and MIL-STD-810. United States Government (USG) will assist in the publishing of the required Airworthiness Release (AWR) and submission of the DD-1494 for this demonstration event.

ALL DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN THE BELOW ATTACHMENTS, RFI for AESA Radar (Rev H) and ENCLOSURE (1).

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Background
The U.S. Government, specifically the Project Manager for Apache Attack Helicopter within the Program Executive Office for Aviation, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of meeting technical requirements for an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar.

This initiative aims to support a potential in-flight demonstration of AESA Radar technologies on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and is intended for multiple rotary and fixed-wing platforms including the Army's AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

The government seeks to investigate AESA Radar technologies that can fulfill various operational capabilities.

Work Details
The desired capabilities for the AESA Radar include:
- Fire Control
- Pilotage
- Pilot aid in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE)
- Pole/Tower and Cable Detection
- Airborne Hazards
- Terrain Following (TF)
- Terrain Avoidance (TA)
- Shoreline mapping using Augmented Reality (AR) techniques.

Respondents are encouraged to provide evidence of their capabilities and readiness for in-flight demonstration. The integration requirements to mount and connect the demonstration article to a standard Apache weapons pylon are outlined in Section 1.0 - 'Surrogate Platform Interface Requirements'.

Additional technical information can be referenced from the AH-64E V6 TM 1-1520-263-10 Operators Manual, AH-64E V6 System Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD), MIL-STD-8591, and MIL-STD-810. The USG will assist with the necessary Airworthiness Release (AWR) and submission of DD-1494 for this demonstration event.

Place of Performance
The demonstration will be conducted at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
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Overview

Agency
ACC Redstone (RSA) [DoD - USA - AMC - ACC]
Response Deadline
April 1, 2025, 12:59 a.m. EDT (original: Jan. 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Nov. 20, 2024, 2:23 p.m. EST (updated: March 12, 2025, 10:41 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
5841 - Radar Equipment, Airborne
Place of Performance
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
On 11/20/24 ACC Redstone issued Special Notice W58RGZ-25-RFI-AESA for W58RGZ-25-RFI-AESA: Request for Information (RFI) for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar due 4/1/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Nathan D. Johnson   Profile
Email
nathan.d.johnson106.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Alton King   Profile
Email
alton.v.king.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > ACC-CTRS > ACC RSA
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W58RGZ
Source Organization Code
500045573
Last Updated
April 16, 2025
Last Updated By
alton.v.king.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
April 15, 2025