SAM #0000956767

RFI: Portable X-Band Phased Array Radar for ARM Facility

This opportunity seeks information on a portable X-band phased array radar (PAR) for the Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility, managed by Battelle/PNNL. - Government Buyer: - Battelle, operating the ARM facility for the Department of Energy (DOE) - Products/Services Requested: - Portable X-band Phased Array Radar (PAR) - Quantity: 1 - Key specifications: - X-band wavelength - Effective beamwidth ≤ 2° - 360° rotating pedestal at ≥5 rpm - Electronic scanning ±45° horizontal, ±15° vertical - Minimum sensitivity ~25 dBZ at 30 km - Internal calibration - Operation in wind speeds up to ~50 mph and temperatures from -50°C to 50°C - Software for flexible beam shaping, weather scans, meteorological and aircraft target tracking, and external command control - Optional dual-polarization and digital beamforming - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Radar must be easily redeployable and portable - Set-up time must be one day or less - Designed for storm tracking and uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operations - Must operate reliably in harsh weather conditions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Technical details and requirements are provided in the attached specification document

Description

Battelle is contemplating the procurement of a portable X-band phased array radar (PAR) to support the ARM user facility in storm tracking and uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operations. This radar must be easily re-deployable because it will be moved periodically among ARM observatory locations. Set-up time should be on the order of or less than a day to accommodate flexible siting requirements per the attached technical specification. 

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