SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ01-DV001

SBIR/STTR: Software & Firmware Enhancements for Ad-Hoc Networking Across Heterogeneous RF Systems

The Department of War is seeking small business partners to develop software and firmware enhancements for software defined radios (SDRs) to enable ad-hoc distributed networking across heterogeneous RF systems for Joint Force operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of War (DoW), under the SCO command and OSD component - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the effort involves working with a large defense contractor's SDR platform - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to implement software and firmware modifications on SDRs - Key deliverables include: - Software/firmware updates for SDRs - Cybersecurity assessments - Lab demonstrations of networking capabilities - Transition roadmap for future integration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must enable communication and synchronization across diverse multifunction RF systems (including C2, EW, and SAR) - Eligibility limited to small businesses under SBIR/STTR guidelines - Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and federal acquisition regulations - Project follows a crawl, walk, run approach with quarterly deliverables and a proof-of-concept demonstration

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR/STTR program and focuses on establishing ad-hoc distributed networks across heterogeneous RF systems. It is issued by the Department of War under the SCO command and OSD component. The solicitation is currently open with a deadline for responses on February 24, 2023. Detailed instructions and a preface document are available for download to assist prospective bidders.

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