Award
Award #W15QKN269A030
National Spectrum Consortium Awarded Contract for Advanced Spectrum Sharing Technology Development
Buyer
Department of the Army
Award Amount
$7,383,751.91
Ceiling
$7,383,751.91
Awarded
February 20, 2026
Period of Performance
Feb 20, 2026 – May 27, 2027
Identifier
W15QKN269A030
This contract represents a definitive agreement awarded to the National Spectrum Consortium Inc, an organization that specializes in collaborative technology development for spectrum management and wireless communication innovations. The award focuses on the prototyping and demonstration of an advanced spectrum sharing technology titled 'SPECTRANET,' which aims to enable ubiquitous, secure, and fast spectrum sharing utilizing RAN-as-a-sensor and millisecond-level spectrum sensing capabilities. This significant contract supports the agency's strategic goal of enhancing spectrum efficiency and security, which is critical for both defense and commercial wireless technologies. The scope of work includes developing and demonstrating technologies that allow collaborative and secure access to radio frequencies in real-time, improving spectrum utilization. The contract appears to have been competitively awarded based on the information provided, though specific solicitation details are not available. Performance will take place in Burlington, Massachusetts, with a timeline spanning slightly over one year from early 2026 to mid-2027. This project is poised to impact the industry positively by advancing cutting-edge solutions in spectrum sharing and sensing.
Description
SPECTRANET: PROTOTYPING AND DEMONSTRATING UBIQUITOUS, COLLABORATIVE, SECURE, AND FAST SPECTRUM SHARING WITH RAN-AS-A-SENSOR MILLISECOND-LEVEL SPECTRUM SENSING