TETHERED AEROSTAT RADAR SYSTEM (TARS)   2

TARS is an aerostat-borne surveillance system that provides wide area persistent long-range radar detection and monitoring (radar and electro-optical/infrared surveillance) for interdiction of low-flying aircraft and maritime/ground traffic in support of the CBP strategic objective. TARS balloons are tethered to ground stations while flying at approximately 10,000 feet above mean sea level. There are six (6) TARS sites operating along the United States-Mexico border, with two additional sites monitoring the Florida Straits, and a portion of the Caribbean south and west of Puerto Rico.

The TARS Follow-On Operations and Maintenance acquisition plans to make use of the DHS Procurement Innovation Laboratory recommended techniques to streamline and increase the efficiency of the evaluation process. Accordingly, the Government intends to conduct the evaluation in two phases.

A pre proposal conference is scheduled on May 6-7 in Riverside, CA. All interested vendors should complete and return the attached attendance sheet by May 2, 2019. All questions regarding the RFP are required within 5 days after the pre proposal conference. Final proposals are due by 1:00 P.M. EST, May 31, 2019.