SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ02-NV007

DARPA SBIR: Development of Compact Wideband Tunable RF Filters and Advanced Defense Technologies

DARPA is seeking innovative research and development services from small businesses to create compact wideband tunable RF filters and related advanced technologies for defense applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Contracts Management Office (CMO) - Solicitation Focus: - Development of compact wideband tunable RF filters for communications and electronic warfare systems - Additional topics include advanced thermal management, nanopore bioelectronics, temperature-hardened electronics, automated codesign for radiation hardening and security, and low resource computing - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for: - Compact wideband tunable RF filters (2–18 GHz, tuning ratio ≥4:1, bandwidth tuning ≥3:1, low insertion loss, low power consumption) - Advanced thermal spreaders (SMART) - Nanopore bioelectronics for proteomics - Temperature-hardened mixed-signal ICs (THERMAL) - Automated process for codesign of radiation hardening and security - Low resource computing solutions - Phase I: Design and modeling (6 months, $250,000) - Phase II: Prototype fabrication and testing (up to 36 months, $600,000–$900,000) - Phase III: Commercialization (outside SBIR funding) - Notable Requirements: - Filters must operate from 2–18 GHz, with strict performance metrics (e.g., insertion loss 40 dB, power consumption <250 mW, compact size <20 cc) - Use of advanced materials and manufacturable processes - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Adherence to SBIR program guidelines and DARPA-specific instructions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses capable of R&D in the specified technology areas

Description

This solicitation is for the development of compact wideband tunable filters under the SBIR program, managed by DARPA. The solicitation is currently in pre-release status with a question deadline and response deadline specified. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). The award amount for Phase I is $250,000 with a period of performance of 6 months. The solicitation is part of the DOD_SBIR_2026_P1_CBZ cycle and includes multiple phases: Phase 1 (I), Phase 2 (II), and Phase 2S (SPII).

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