SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ03-DV011

DARPA SBIR: Manufacturing Technologies for Rydberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS)

This opportunity is a DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation focused on advanced manufacturing technologies for Rydberg-based atomic sensors. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Small Business Programs Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified small businesses with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), ruggedized, manufacturable platform for real-time measurement and analysis of wideband RF signals using Rydberg-based atomic sensors - Target system: integrated photonic/electronic control and signal processing - Form factor: less than 10 liters - Power consumption: less than 50W - Environmental ruggedness and deployability required - Phase II includes: - 12-month base period for prototype development and demonstration - 12-month option period for field testing and ruggedization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on manufacturability and environmental resilience - Must surpass conventional RF receivers in performance - Applications include sensing, positioning/navigation/timing (PNT), and communications - Proposals must adhere to SBIR and DARPA-specific guidelines and be submitted electronically via the DSIP portal - Milestones and deliverables are specified for each phase

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for manufacturing technologies related to Ryberg-based atomic sensors. It is part of the SBIR program under DARPA, focusing on innovative research concepts within DARPA's technical domains. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response due date of March 20, 2018. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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