DIGAR Low-Power Mode

The Department of Air Force (DAF), F-16 System Program Office (SPO), is conducting market research to identify sources capable of performing an engineering investigation to enhance the thermal management of the BAE Systems Inc. Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR)-200 for F-16 Integration. The purpose of this effort is to address operational limitations where the DIGAR-200's internal temperatures approach critical limits during extended ground operations. The Government seeks to formalize a thermal management strategy by implementing an autonomous, temperature-based mode-switching logic. The key objectives of this investigation include: • Defining a Three-Band Thermal Logic: The investigation will finalize the precise temperature thresholds for the GREEN, YELLOW, and RED bands. • Meeting Key Performance Goals: The proposed solution must be demonstrated through analysis to meet a combined 90-minute ground operational performance requirement. • Principal Deliverable: The primary deliverable is a formal Engineering Investigation Report (EIR) containing thermal analysis, trade studies, risk analysis, and actionable recommendations for a potential follow-on implementation phase.