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Low-Cost/Affordable Fire Control Radar Request for Information (RFI)
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s C3BM Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) titled “Low-Cost/Affordable Fire Control Radar Request for Information (RFI)” with solicitation number FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0001, posted on July 28, 2026, and with responses due by August 7, 2026. This RFI is strictly for gathering industry input on the feasibility and capabilities of a ground-based Fire Control Radar (FCR) system designed for counter-UAS and cruise missile defense, with a target unit cost under $10 million. The system must provide 360-degree coverage, engage multiple targets simultaneously using kinetic effectors, and support integration either as a standalone platform or co-located with an effector, prioritizing survivability and mission effectiveness. It is explicitly not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will result from this effort; the government is not committing to future procurement or accepting unsolicited proposals at this time. Amendments have been issued to update the public with revised versions of the Government’s responses to vendor questions, including Revision A on July 28, 2026, and Revision B on July 29, 2026, with new additions highlighted in blue text for clarity. These updates are distributed as PDF documents and reflect an evolving technical dialogue aimed at refining understanding of system requirements rather than binding commitments. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, delivery schedules, pricing, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or representations are included, as this is purely an information-gathering tool. Point of contact for inquiries is Heather Bakker and Christopher Core, and all administrative functions are managed through the AFLCMC/C3BM office in Dayton, Ohio. Any future formal solicitation, should one be issued, would introduce full contractual terms, clauses, and requirements not present in this RFI.
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[ * UPDATE - August 06, 2026 * ]
AMENDMENT 0004: The purpose of this update is to extend the response date of this RFI from 07 Aug 2026 to 14 Aug 2026.
[ * UPDATE - July 29, 2026 * ]
AMENDMENT 0003: The purpose of this update is to publish Revision B (Rev B) of the Government's formal responses to vendor questions. This revision incorporates newly received industry inquiries and the corresponding Government responses. Please refer to the attached document, "260729_Atch1_FCR_Vendor QA_Rev B.pdf", for the updated, complete matrix. Newly added questions and responses are in blue text within the document for ease of review.
[ * UPDATE - July 28, 2026 * ]
AMENDMENT 0002: The purpose of this update is to publish Revision A (Rev A) of the Government's formal responses to vendor questions. This revision incorporates newly received industry inquiries and the corresponding Government responses. Please refer to the attached document, "260728_Atch1_FCR_Vendor QA_Rev A.pdf", for the updated, complete matrix. Newly added questions and responses are in blue text within the document for ease of review.
[* UPDATE - July 20, 2026 ]*
AMENDMENT 0001: The purpose of this update is to publish the Government's formal responses to vendor questions received to date. Please refer to the attached document, "260720_Atch1_FCR_Vendor QA.pdf", for the complete matrix.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C3BM Directorate, Wright Patterson Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting market research seeking vendor interest for a Fire Control Radar (FCR).
This is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not seeking proposals, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals at this time.
Please see the attached document for additional details.
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