SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ04-NV067

Navy Solicits High-Temperature Waveguides for Hypersonic Applications

This opportunity involves the Department of Navy seeking advanced waveguide solutions for hypersonic applications: - Government Buyer: - Department of Navy (Washington, DC) - Products/Services Requested: - High-precision waveguides capable of operating at surface temperatures exceeding 1,000°C - RF transmission solutions for X, Ku, K, and Ka frequency bands - Waveguides must support complex shapes and use dielectric media with permittivity near that of a vacuum - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must maintain high-frequency performance and signal integrity at extreme temperatures - Prolonged resistance to high thermal loads - U.S. ownership and operation required; no foreign influence permitted - Ability to obtain and maintain secret-level facility and personnel security clearances - Compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Navy seeks RF transmission solutions capable of operating under extreme hypersonic conditions, focusing on high frequency and performance across a wide temperature range. The project aims to develop waveguides suitable for frequencies in the X, Ku, K, and Ka bands, with dielectric media having permittivity near that of a vacuum. The development should focus on materials and designs that withstand extreme temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, provide low-loss transmission, and allow manufacturing in complex shapes. Work in Phase II may become classified, requiring contractors to have security clearances and safeguard classified materials according to NISPOM standards.

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