84 Radar Evaluation Squadron (RADES) Support

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center, is seeking sources for technical and professional support for the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron (84 RADES) located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The scope of work involves the planning, optimization, and evaluation of fixed and mobile sensors for the Department of Defense and other government agencies, specifically supporting the Joint Surveillance System, Tethered Aerostat Radar System, Atmospheric Early Warning System, and Control and Reporting Center. Key requirements include providing radar technical advisor and technician services, performing radar operations analysis such as target and track reconstructions, and delivering IS/IT support for the RADESNet, SPARTA, and NIPR networks. This effort is currently in the sources sought phase under solicitation FA489010062026, with the government evaluating whether to designate the acquisition as a total small business set-aside. The anticipated contract structure includes a phase-in period, one base period, and four one-year option periods, with an expected award date around February 1, 2027, and performance beginning May 1, 2027. Personnel must be US citizens and hold at least a Secret security clearance, with certain positions requiring Top Secret/SCI and Special Access Program read-ins. Performance will be monitored through professional standards and specific task performance thresholds, with monthly invoicing and certification of labor hours by the Contracting Officer Representative.