Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #A254-049
Army SBIR Solicitation for Ka-Band Metamaterial Radar and Li-ion 6T Battery Innovations
Buyer
Department of the Army
Posted
July 13, 2016
Respond By
July 31, 2016
Identifier
A254-049
NAICS
334511, 541715, 541712
The Department of the Army is seeking innovative small business proposals to advance radar and battery technology for defense applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Ka-Band metamaterial-based electronically scanned array radar prototype (Part Number: A254-049) - Target specs: 30-40 GHz operation, 10-20 microsecond beam switching, 20 km range - Aim: Mimic AESA performance at lower cost for test and training - Turnkey production cost target: $300K - MIL-PRF-32565 Li-ion 6T battery innovations (Part Number: A254-P050) - Focus: Power beaming, thermal runaway mitigation, maintenance tools, battery combination devices - Research and development services for feasibility studies, prototype development, and demonstration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Set aside for small businesses under SBIR rules - Emphasis on commercialization and transition to Army acquisition programs - Phase I funding up to $250,000 for 6 months; potential for Phase II/III with extended performance - Technology must be suitable for defense test and training, with potential commercial applications (environmental monitoring, security, medical imaging) - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 6 months, up to $250,000 funding - Phase II: Prototype development and demonstration, duration varies - Place of Performance/Delivery: - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office, Arlington, VA - Department of the Army (federal facility)
Description
This solicitation is for the development of an affordable Ka-Band metamaterial-based electronically scanned array radar suitable for test and training applications. The focus is on innovative research and development in radar technology to support test and training purposes. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review all attached documents and submit their proposals by the specified deadline. The solicitation is part of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.