Aviation Weather Radar (AWR) Request for Information (RFI)

The FAA seeks capability statements from vendors for a new Airport Weather Radar (AWR) system to replace the current Weather Systems Processor (WSP) at 37 sites. The AWR must be a standalone, COTS system providing base data (reflectivity, radial velocity, velocity spectrum width, SNR) to the Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS) for wind shear detection. Critical requirements include achieving specific performance metrics for sensitivity, bias, standard deviation, quantization, range and azimuthal resolution and accuracy, data update periods, latency, clutter suppression, and receiver dynamic range (objective requirements are noted in the attached Draft AWR Requirements document). Vendors must also detail their experience with similar projects, cost estimates, and proposed infrastructure requirements (Appendix A & B). Responses must include a completed Business Declaration Form, SBA 8(a) certification (if applicable), and a narrative addressing specified criteria (Appendix B), not exceeding ten pages. A capability statement (not exceeding twenty pages) is also required. Submissions must be emailed to dana.d.brooks@faa.gov by 3:00 PM ET on October 15, 2025. The anticipated contract is a five-year IDIQ with a one-year base period and four one-year options, with installation at all 37 sites completed within three years of the first site's installation.

Notice ID

a2784847bc3d4f4e8963edd7282d12c9

Solicitation Number

AWR-RFI

NAICS Code

334511

Classification Code

5840