SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX02-NV005

Army SBIR Solicitation for Multifrequency PNT Antenna and Scalable Manufacturing Solutions

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative small business solutions for multifrequency Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) antennas and scalable manufacturing of launched effect airframes to support future Multi-Domain Operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Multifrequency Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Antenna Solution - Configurable patch antenna for precision guided munitions - Must support Multi Global Navigation Satellite Systems (M-GNSS) and Signals of Opportunity (SoOp) across UHF to X-band frequencies - Tunable frequency bands for mission adaptability - Phase I: Modeling and simulation (1-6 months, up to $300,000) - Phase II: Fabrication and testing of three prototypes - Scalable Agile Manufacturing of Launched Effects - Mass-manufacturing approaches for airframes (target: 10,000 units/month at $2,000 each) - Rapid design change adaptability - Phase I: Feasibility study (1-6 months, up to $300,000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Antenna must operate across multiple GNSS and SoOp frequencies with minimal signal power impact - Prototype testing includes full pattern & gain, VSWR, and gain/phase linearity under extreme environmental conditions - Dual-use potential for law enforcement and emergency responders - Emphasis on rapid innovation, design adaptation, and commercialization - Place of Performance/Delivery: - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office, Arlington, VA - Department of the Army - Estimated Contract Value: - Phase I awards up to $300,000 per topic - Prototype fabrication and testing for three antennas in Phase II

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of the Army's 2026 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process. It seeks innovative solutions for a multifrequency Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) antenna. The program aims to support the Army's future capabilities in Multi-Domain Operations by 2035, focusing on rapid and continuous integration across all domains of warfare. The solicitation is in pre-release status and includes detailed instructions and resources for small business concerns to submit proposals.

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