Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)

SOL #: FA872325RB003-1Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8723 AFLCMC HBQK C BM

PETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-2900, United States

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Applied Research (AC12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df041b6406424928b042f9b991e48f4f/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Last Updated

May 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

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) has released 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. SSC/BMC3I is seeking full solutions and anticipates awarding multiple fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022 by June 2026. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

The GBRD program's primary objective is to improve Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities and enhance mission effectiveness for Missile Warning/Missile Tracking (MW/MT) and Missile Defense (MD). This will be achieved by instituting a government-owned, modular open systems architecture across aging radar systems (including UEWRs, PARCS, COBRA DANE, and Eglin Site C-6 Radar) that face obsolescence and sustainment challenges. The modernization encompasses the entirety of these radar systems, from antenna front-end to back-end data processors and communication systems.

Acquisition Strategy

Leveraging the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping pathway, GBRD employs a unique "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 (ADE), with an independent Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Validator objectively assessing models and designs. 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.
Anticipated Award: June 2026
Set-Aside: None specified
Proposal Due: May 29, 2026
Published: May 7, 2026 (latest revision)
Place of Performance: Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Access to Documents

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