Sources Sought
Enterprise Air Route Surveillance Radar Replacement Sources Sought Request of Information
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Sol. FA2330-RFI-ARSR-R
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The Air Force (AFLCMC at Hanscom AFB) is asking industry for information on replacing its ARSR-4 long-range air route surveillance radars at multiple fixed sites. This is a Sources Sought RFI, not a solicitation, and the real documents are controlled and sent only on request. The response date has been extended to October 14, 2026.
Watch out for
- Core documents are restricted. The RFI details and performance model are Controlled Unclassified Information, so you must ask for access and be eligible before you can see the requirements.
- Export-controlled technical data. The notice warns the documents may contain ITAR data, with severe criminal penalties for improper transfer.
may contain technical data within the definition contained in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Large radar program. Replacing radars across multiple sites is a major hardware program, likely beyond a typical small business without a team.
- Short response time. Responses are due October 14, 2026, about nine days after posting.
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Full brief
What they want
- Identify companies able to replace the ARSR-4 radars across multiple fixed radar sites
- Information on capable, reliable and sustainable radar solutions for long-term modernization
- Request the two CUI documents by emailing company name and CAGE code to the listed contacts
- Contract type
- Sources Sought / Request for Information (not a contract)
- Place of performance
- Hanscom AFB, MA, USA (per notice fields); replacement sites are multiple fixed radar sites, not further specified
- Offers due
- 2026-10-14, 5:00 PM ET
- How to submit
- Email company name and CAGE code to Capt Ryan Weitgenant (ryan.weitgenant.1@us.af.mil), cc Ms. Julide Tolek (julide.tolek@us.af.mil), to receive the CUI documents
What to include when you submit
- Non-U.S. companies must send proof of export licenses under ITAR
- Where to send the RFI response itself is in the CUI documents, not in this text
You must have
- Distribution Statement C: documents are limited to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors
authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors
- Non-U.S. companies must provide proof of export licenses under ITAR
If your Company is non-US based, please send proof of export licenses in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- CAGE code needed to receive the controlled documents
Current contractor
Replaces the current ARSR-4 radars; no incumbent contractor is named.
Not in the notice text
- What the RFI actually asks respondents to submit (in the CUI documents)
- Format and page limits for responses
- Number of sites, schedule and budget
- Whether a small business set-aside is planned
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 14, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FA2330-RFI-ARSR-R
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force
- Office
- FA2330 Arspc MGNT Systms AFLCMC/Hba
- NAICS
- 334511
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- Place of performance
- Hanscom Afb, MA, 01731
- Contracting contact
- Capt Ryan Weitgenantryan.weitgenant.1@us.af.mil
- Versions
- 4 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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