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Low-Cost/Affordable Fire Control Radar Request for Information (RFI) FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0001

Solicitation FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0001 Copied Notice ID 588ad5af82674bf6a77a28839c61b50d Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3
SAM.gov
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Deadline
Aug 07, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
3345
PSC
1285

Summary

AI-generated · Jul 21, 2026

A U.S. military market research effort is seeking vendor interest and capabilities for a Low-Cost/Affordable Fire Control Radar (FCR). This is an information request only (RFI) to gauge potential solutions; it does not constitute a solicitation, and there is no commitment to issue an RFP or award a contract. No proposals will be accepted at this time.

An amendment has been released with vendor Q&A responses, and the attached document (260720_Atch1_FCR_Vendor QA.pdf) contains the complete question-and-answer matrix. Review the attachment for detailed information; the notice is limited to market research and does not imply a procurement solicitation.

[* 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.

From Special Notice posted on Jul 20, 2026

[ * 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.

From Special Notice posted on Jul 28, 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.

From Special Notice posted on Jul 29, 2026

[ * 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.

From Special Notice posted on Aug 07, 2026

Notice history

4
  1. Special Notice Posted Jul 20, 2026
  2. Special Notice Posted Jul 28, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
  3. Special Notice Posted Jul 29, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
  4. Special Notice LATEST Posted Aug 07, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Response Deadline: Aug 07, 2026Aug 14, 2026

Details

Solicitation number FA8612_RFI_C3BM_2026_0001
Notice ID 588ad5af82674bf6a77a28839c61b50d
Notice type Special Notice
Product / Service (PSC) 1285
NAICS 3345
Place of performance USA
Archive date Aug 22, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Contacts

primary
Heather Bakker

Email

secondary
Christopher Core

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
CYBER AND NETWORKS
FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3

Place of Performance


USA

Dates

Posted Jul 20, 2026 2 weeks ago
Last Updated Jul 22, 2026 2 weeks ago
Due Aug 07, 2026 15 hours ago