“Electronic Warfare” and “RF Surveillance”
ID: N0001424SBC10Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8aaadf9896754873800eaddae36553b5/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Office of Naval Research, is soliciting proposals for innovative solutions in the fields of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radio Frequency (RF) Surveillance. The primary objective of this solicitation is to enhance naval forces' capabilities to control the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) and improve Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the face of evolving adversarial technologies. This initiative is critical for maintaining maritime superiority and addressing the challenges posed by advanced ISR and EW capabilities of adversaries. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers by September 26, 2024, with potential funding ranging from $10 to $15 million for projects lasting one to three years. For further inquiries, contact Stephen Hughes at Stephen.t.hughes@navy.mil or 703-696-1575.

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    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), N0001424SBC10, focusing on Enabling Technologies for Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radio Frequency (RF) Surveillance. This solicitation aims to advance technological capabilities within these domains to maintain naval superiority over emerging threats. It outlines seven specific Technical Areas, including real-time signal processing for radars, innovative EW techniques, generative artificial intelligence for simulation scenarios, and methods for repairing signals impacted by frequency-selective limiters. The ONR seeks innovative proposals with measurable improvement metrics over current technologies, promising funding of $10-15 million yearly for projects lasting one to three years. White papers are encouraged for submission by September 26, 2024, with successful proposals potentially leading to oral presentations in November and full proposal submissions by December 20, 2024. This initiative underscores the Navy's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities through advanced research and collaboration, while ensuring strategic agility against evolving adversarial technologies. The overall aim is to explore transformative concepts that could significantly enhance current maritime ISR and EW operations.
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