Request for Information/Market Survey for Non-Rotating Antennas to Support NAS Modernization and On-Going BNATCS Efforts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) for Non-Rotating Antennas to support National Airspace System (NAS) modernization and the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiative. This RFI aims to identify commercially available and emerging radar technologies to potentially replace existing surveillance antenna systems. Responses are due May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The FAA seeks to understand market capabilities regarding product maturity, technical readiness, deployment viability, manufacturing readiness, integration considerations, and implementation risks of non-rotating antenna technologies. The goal is to gather industry insights, identify suitable products, and obtain feedback on infrastructure and integration options for future solicitations.
Key Technical & Pricing Considerations
Respondents should address adaptability to civil aviation environments, operational suitability within the NAS, compliance with civil aviation surveillance requirements, and integration with existing FAA systems. The RFI is interested in applicability across Enroute, Terminal, Remote/Harsh Environments, Dense Airspace, and specific Frequency Domains (L-Band, S-Band, ADS-B). Respondents are also requested to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for implementation, including non-recurring costs (integration, testing, validation), hardware acquisition (1st Article, low-rate production), and deployment costs per unit for both cooperative (CSR) and non-cooperative (NCSR) systems.
Submission Requirements
- Eligibility: Firms must have a non-rotating antenna with at least a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 and a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of 4.
- Response Format: Responses must answer specific questions outlined in Section 7 of the market survey (Overall, NCSR Antenna, CSR Antenna Questions). Submissions should be in PDF format, adhering to Times New Roman, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins.
- Deadline: Responses must be submitted via email to Jackson.T.LeMay@faa.gov and Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov by May 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Attachments: The RFI includes Attachment 1 (ASR Tower Dimensions) and Attachment 2 (Comment and Question Matrix).
Government Notes
This is a market survey for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or promise of future business. The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The FAA operates under its own Acquisition Management System (AMS), not FAR.