Advanced Radar Threat Simulator (ARTS) Variant 3 - Subset

Background
The United States Air Force (USAF), specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WNR), has a requirement to develop, integrate, and produce a scaled-down version of the Advanced Radar Threat System-Variant 3 (ARTS-V3), known as the ARTS-V3 Subscale.

This system aims to provide a mobile high-fidelity threat simulator to enhance threat density on test and training ranges. The government estimates a total production volume between 0 and 60 subscale X and C band systems, with an indeterminate quantity of each. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research to identify potential sources capable of fulfilling this requirement while addressing significant technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Work Details
The contractor must develop, qualify, and deliver a subscale version of the current ARTS-V3 Design. Key specifications include:
1. A ruggedized radar pedestal and all suitable equipment shared by the ARTS-V3 (e.g., common processing backend hardware/software, chiller, generator, data processors, Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG), power distribution).
2. The system must utilize identical configurations for complete hardware/software interchangeability across full-scale and subscale systems.
3. The entire system shall be collocated on a single palletized platform secured on a trailer for transportation and operation.
4. A common trailer chassis design that remains structurally unchanged regardless of AESA tile payload.
5. Transportability within and outside CONUS via C-130 or larger aircraft.
6. An electrically driven motorized pedestal system for operational elevation angle.
7. On-board power sufficient to support mission capabilities including operation of 32 X-Band or 24 C-Band subarrays.
8. Security features including Data at Rest Protection, Physical Access Controls & Tamper Detection, Memory Sanitization, RMF & TEMPEST considerations.
9. Integration of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) into the design utilizing government specifications.

Period of Performance
The anticipated contract award is expected in May 2027 with production occurring over 24 months after award.

Place of Performance
UT 84056 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capability to meet technical requirements without causing unacceptable schedule delays or substantial duplication of costs. They must also provide evidence of experience in multi-party integration with external stakeholders and detail their approach to reuse existing hardware/software from ARTS-V3 baselines.