DIU CSO #Farseer

Department of War Seeks Quantum Sensing and Timing Prototypes for ISR (Farseer Program)

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking advanced quantum sensing and timing solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) applications under the Farseer program. - Government Buyer: - Department of War (DoW) - Products/Services Requested: - Quantum magnetometer prototypes for ISR, with high sensitivity and low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) - Quantum gravimeter prototypes (scalar gravimeters and gravity gradiometers) for static and dynamic ISR use - Portable quantum clock prototypes with stringent frequency and timing stability requirements - Component technologies to enhance quantum sensing and timing (e.g., lasers, micro-optics, photonic circuits, cryogenics, vapor cells) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to U.S. and international commercial solution providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prototypes must be ready for operational testing within 3–9 months - Solutions must demonstrate high sensitivity, low SWaP, and modularity - Open systems architecture and dual-use (commercial/government) viability required - Clear path to operational deployment within 2–3 years - Potential for direct follow-on production contracts without further competition - Emphasis on supply chain robustness and scalability

Description

The Department of War seeks innovative commercial solutions to prototype and demonstrate advanced quantum sensor and clock technologies for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The program focuses on four primary Lines of Effort: magnetometers, gravimeters, portable clocks, and component technologies to enhance quantum sensing and timing solutions. Solutions should demonstrate high sensitivity and low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) metrics, with prototypes ready for testing within three to nine months and a clear path to operational readiness within two to three years. The initiative aims to transition mature quantum technologies into operational ISR capabilities to improve situational awareness and dominance in multi-domain battlefields.

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