Award
Award #W52P1J2093011
Prototype Development of Microwave Phased Array Modules for Optical RF Control
Buyer
Department of the Army
Award Amount
$962,571.63
Ceiling
$3,721,458.87
Awarded
January 15, 2020
Period of Performance
Jan 15, 2020 – Jan 14, 2022
Identifier
W52P1J2093011
This award is a definitive contract classified as an Other Transaction Agreement focused on prototyping advanced transmit and receive modules. The recipient, Eospace Inc., specializes in innovative microwave and RF technology solutions, making them well-suited for this project. The contract involves creating a novel microwave phased array antenna capable of optically controlling the amplitude and phase of multiple radio frequency signals under the collaborative Cornerstone Consortium. This development is significant as it advances cutting-edge antenna technology with potential applications in defense and telecommunications, enhancing signal precision and network capabilities. The scope includes designing, fabricating, and testing these prototype modules to validate their performance. The contract was competitively awarded to leverage Eospace Inc.'s expertise, ensuring innovative outcomes. The work was performed in Redmond, Washington, under a multi-year agreement spanning from early 2020 to early 2022. This contract contributes to ongoing efforts in modernizing RF systems and expanding optical control technologies within government research initiatives.
Description
OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT; PROTOTYPE FOR NEW TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE MODULES FOR A MICROWAVE PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA THAT CAN OPTICALLY CONTROL THE AMPLITUDE AND PHASE OF MULTIPLE RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS UNDER THE CORNERSTONE CONSORTIUM