Enabling Technologies for Electronic Warfare and Surveillance
ID: 356034Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Naval Research (DOD-ONR)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356034

Additional Information

https://www.nre.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking innovative research proposals focused on enabling technologies for Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radio Frequency (RF) Surveillance to enhance naval capabilities in controlling the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS). The initiative aims to address technical challenges posed by advancing adversary technologies, with proposals invited in seven technical areas, including signal processing algorithms and countermeasures against EO/IR threats. This opportunity is critical for maintaining strategic advantages in contested environments, with awarded projects potentially receiving $10-15 million annually and requiring significant advancements in capabilities. Interested applicants should submit white papers by September 26, 2024, and full proposals by December 20, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Stephen Hughes at stephen.t.hughes.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    N0001424SBC10.pdf
    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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