Request for Information Log

HQCA2026A083: Advanced Information Warfare Antennas (AIWA) RFI Log No.

Question

Answer / Space for Response

Page limit under Section 4.2 Format: If we respond to all 4 antennas for production, may we include them all in a single 32 page document?

Yes, respondents submitting a comprehensive response for all four (4) production antennas may combine their submission into a single, unified PDF document. However, respondents should ensure that no single antenna section exceeds its individual 8-page allocation.

Does the two-page Section 1 count inside the eight-page-per-antenna limit, The two-page Section 1 count is in addition to the eight page per antenna limit. or is it additional?
Can a single administrative section cover multiple antenna white papers A single Section 1 may cover multiple antenna white papers submitted together. submitted together, or must each paper repeat it?
For AS-4683, will the furnished TDP reflect the discrete prototype electronics The TDP will reflect the consolidated PCB based LRU.
box or the consolidated PCB-based LRU?
What is the anticipated TDP release date, and will a draft TDP be made A Level 3 TDP is expecrted to be made available at RFP. available to respondents before RFP?
Is GFE limited to the items named in the RFI (V/UHF radome, HFDF electronic All GFE will be specified at time of RFP.
modules), or will additional GFE be furnished?
Are notional annual quantities or a five-year profile available for ROM Corrected response: Notational annual quantities will be specified at time of RFP. refinement, even unfunded?
Does the Government intend First Article Test on each antenna, and will Yes.
qualification be repeated on a baseline change only?
Will the Government confirm the response due date? The
“A24__NAVWAR_HQCA_2026_A_083_Combined_AIWA_Request_for_Infor Response due date is extended to Monday, 16 November 2026. mation_RELEASED.pdf” document states a due date of 02 October 2026, however the notice on PIEE states a due date of 05 October 2026. Would your team also be open to a separate technical discussion about antenna designs?
Can you clarify the operating frequency ranges required for the V/UHF transmit array, NewGRAD, and AS-4683 NextGen antennas?
Are notional annual quantities or a five-year profile available for ROM refinement, even unfunded?

We plan to schedule an industry day for all interested parties prior to RFP. Information will be made available at time of RFP.
Corrected response: Notational annual quantities will be specified at time of RFP.