Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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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) BMC3I has released a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) FA872325RB003 for Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD). This critical modernization effort aims to upgrade eight globally positioned ground-based radars to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (MW/MT), and Missile Defense (MD) capabilities. The program anticipates awarding multiple fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) in June 2026. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The GBRD program, executed jointly with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), will modernize aging radar systems, including five UEWRs, PARCS, COBRA DANE, and the Eglin Site C-6 Radar. The objective is to institute a government-owned, modular open systems architecture, upgrading the entirety of these systems from antenna front-end to back-end data processors and communication systems. Leveraging the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping pathway, the program will develop and demonstrate a common digital baseline on an initial subset of four radar sites before rapid fielding. GBRD employs a unique "compete and collaborate" model where multiple Offerors will compete on designs while collaborating on a common, government-owned architectural baseline within a single Authoritative Digital Ecosystem (ADE), managed by an independent MBSE Validator. This structure aims to drive commonality, de-risk development, and establish a resilient, multi-vendor industrial base.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) leading to multiple fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. 4022.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Anticipated Award: June 2026
Access to Solicitation Documents
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Additional Notes
This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action and does not obligate the Government to make any awards.