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Radar Sensor and Aperture Development

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The Radar Sensor and Aperture Development subcontract supports the Missile Defense Agency within the Department of Defense, focusing on the design and prototyping of core sensor systems for prime contractors. The project centers on creating tracking and discrimination capabilities for high-speed and maneuverable threats through the use of high-frequency radar components, phased array antennas, and signal processing hardware. A key technical requirement involves implementing flexible aperture configurations to enhance sensitivity and electronic protection. Performance for this contract takes place at Redstone Arsenal and requires the contractor to maintain a Facility Security Clearance. The primary deliverables include technical design specifications and the production of subscale prototype hardware. This effort falls under NAICS code 334511 and is aimed at advancing critical defense capabilities for the MDA.

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MDA subcontract for designing and prototyping high-frequency radar sensors and aperture hardware.

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of MDA26SNSPN04.

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**PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE** Forward Based Mode Radar Next Prototype

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Missile Defense Agency (mda)
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Designs and prototypes core sensor systems for prime contractors on Missile Defense Agency (MDA) projects. Develops tracking and discrimination capabilities for high-speed/maneuverable threats using high-frequency radar components, phased array antennas, and signal processing hardware. Implements flexible aperture configurations for sensitivity and electronic protection. Requires Facility Security Clearance (FCL). Delivers subscale prototype hardware and technical design specifications.

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