SAM #FA568226Q8034

Procurement of Echodyne EchoShield Radar Systems, Rapid Deployment Kit, and Software Support

The U.S. Air Force 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is seeking to procure advanced radar systems and related support from Echodyne: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force - 31st Contracting Squadron - Aviano Air Base, Italy - OEM Highlight: - Echodyne (manufacturer of EchoShield radar systems) - Products Requested: - 4 units of EchoShield Radar, NATO Green (part numbers: 700025-300-30 and 7000250001 300-30) - 1 Rapid Deployment Kit Gen 1 (part numbers: 700046-100-200 and 700046-1000002 200) - 4 EchoShield Software Updates & Technical Support Packages (36-month coverage) - 1 delivery service - Technical Features & Requirements: - EchoShield radar is a software-defined, cognitive 4D pulse-Doppler radar operating in the Ku-band - Utilizes proprietary Metamaterials Electronically Steerable Antenna (MESA) technology - Ruggedized to military standards, IP67-rated, suitable for multi-domain operations (counter-UAS, perimeter security) - Rapid Deployment Kit enables quick assembly and integrated power/data management for up to four radars - Software updates and technical support required for 36 months - Notable Requirements: - Direct delivery and assembly at Aviano Air Base - Firm Fixed Price purchase order - High tracking accuracy and military-grade construction - No other OEMs or vendors are specified; Echodyne is the sole manufacturer mentioned.

Description

The EchoShield is a software-defined, cognitive 4D pulse-Doppler radar operating in the Ku-band (15.4 to 16.6 GHz) that utilizes Echodyne's proprietary Metamaterials Electronically Steerable Antenna (MESA) technology This low size, weight, and power (low-SWaP) system is designed for multi-domain, multi-mission operations, offering a wide field of view (130° azimuth by 90° elevation) and an industry-leading angular tracking accuracy of less than 0.5°. Built to military standards (MIL-STD-810H), the ruggedized, IP67-rated unit can track over 1,000 objects simultaneously and output high-precision data to direct optical sensors and mitigation effectors. Highly versatile and customizable via software waveforms, the EchoShield supports diverse missions --including counter-UAS, ground dismount and vehicle tracking, coastal perimeter security, and on-the-move mobile operations. The 57 RQS requests acquisition of four (4) echodyne echoshield radars, 4 units of EchoShield software uprates and technical support, amd the echodyne rapid deployment kit.

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