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RFI for X-Band Phased Array Radar

Department of Energy · ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF · Presolicitation · 0000956767

posted 4 August 2026 · closed 31 August 2026 · NAICS 334519 · PSC 5840 · 2 postings

Summary

The Department of Energy is seeking information for the procurement of a portable X‑band phased array radar to support the ARM user facility in storm tracking and uncrewed aerial system operations. The radar must be easily redeployable with set‑up time of one day or less to allow flexible siting across multiple observatory locations.

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