Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)
Overview
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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 U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) is releasing a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) FA872325RB003 for Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD). This critical modernization effort, executed jointly with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), aims to upgrade eight globally positioned ground-based radars to improve Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Missile Warning/Tracking (MW/MT), and Missile Defense (MD) capabilities. Awards are anticipated in June 2026.
Scope of Work
The GBRD program will modernize the entirety of these radar systems, from the antenna front-end to the back-end data processors and communication systems, by instituting a government-owned, modular open systems architecture. The effort targets five UEWRs, PARCS, COBRA DANE, and the Eglin Site C-6 Radar. Leveraging the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping pathway, the program will develop and demonstrate a new, common digital baseline on an initial subset of four radar sites before rapid fielding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) leading to multiple fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. 4022.
- Product/Service Code: AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research.
- Anticipated Awards: June 2026.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT.
- Published: April 15, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT.
- Place of Performance: Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
Evaluation & Collaboration
GBRD is an integrated acquisition enterprise founded on a "compete and collaborate" model. Multiple Offerors will be awarded OTAs to compete on individual designs while simultaneously collaborating on a common, government-owned architectural baseline. All Offerors will operate within a single Authoritative Digital Ecosystem, with models and designs objectively assessed by an independent MBSE Validator. This structure aims to drive commonality, de-risk development through continuous digital validation, and establish a resilient, multi-vendor industrial base.
Access to Solicitation Documents
A Bidder's Library is available upon request to eligible companies authorized to access unclassified export-controlled technical data/critical technology, in accordance with DoDI 5320.25. Companies must provide an approved DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to demonstrate eligibility. Requests must include company name, CAGE, UEI, two POCs for unclassified exchanges, two POCs for classified exchanges, role (Prime/Sub), and a copy of the approved DD2345. Eligible companies are limited to one Bidder's Library dropoff overall. Allow 2 business days for processing.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Anderson (tracy.anderson.4@spaceforce.mil).