Foliage Penetration (FOPEN) Technology

The U.S. Air Force 406th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) is seeking information from industry regarding Foliage Penetration (FOPEN) technology. The below capabilities are desired: Detect and recognize human sized silhouette within a 2km radius at standing or crouching height moving through dense vegetation at a slow/crawl speed Built in target recognition/constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detection, adaptive filtering, and change detection Ability to integrate a slew to queue camera system to direct cameras at detected area 90-degree arc of detection for ground-based technology Redundant power source Ability to transmit through a chain link fence Ability to operate in 110-degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and rain Includes ruggedized components Ability to secure field service representative (FSR) support Ability to relocate technology Ability to integrate into a common operating system over a standalone screen Submission Requirements: Not to exceed 15 pages Responses must be unclassified Responses must be submitted to [email protected] Responses due NLT 9 July 2025 Submissions shall answer the below questions Does the system require a fixed-prepared site for emplacement? What is the power consumption of the system? What signal processing techniques are used to remove clutter and enhance target detection? Does the system have built-in target recognition capabilities? What is the data acquisition rate and storage capacity? What data formats are supported? How is the system calibrated? How has the radar system been validated in foliage environments? What are the operating temperature range and humidity limits? Is the system ruggedized for harsh environments? How is the system controlled and monitored? What data interfaces are available? What is the vendor's experience in developing and deploying FOPEN systems? Is there a track record of successful deployments in similar environments? Can the vendor customize the system to meet specific requirements? Disclaimer: This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No award is intended as a result of this notice. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in response to this sources sought, or for participating in information exchange regarding details of the sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this sources sought as a commitment for any purpose. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments. Questions: Questions and requests for clarification of information can be submitted to Major Tom Kellermann at [email protected].