SBIRPre-Release
Affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training
Solicitation ID25.4
Agency
DOD
ARMY
Deadline
Apr 1, 2026
23 days left
Posted Date
Sep 3, 2025
Classification
SBIR
Phase: BOTH
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking innovative solutions for affordable Ka-Band radar systems through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The primary objective is to develop low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band radars (30-40 GHz frequency range, 10-20 microsecond beam switching, switchable polarization, and a range of 20 Km) that can effectively emulate threat representative systems for the Test and Evaluation community, leveraging advancements in metamaterials to reduce production costs significantly. This initiative is crucial for enhancing radar capabilities while maintaining budget constraints, with a target production cost of $300,000 for a turnkey system. Phase I proposals are due by April 1, 2026, with a funding limit of $250,000 for a six-month performance period, and successful projects will pave the way for Phase II prototype development and potential commercial applications in various sectors, including environmental monitoring and civil security. Interested parties can find more information and submit proposals through the official SBIR website.
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The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for an affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training. The objective is to develop low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using advancements in metamaterials and software to mimic Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high price. These radars are needed by the Test and Evaluation community to emulate threat representative systems. The target production cost for a turnkey system is $300K, with a frequency range of 30-40 GHz, beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I proposals, up to $250,000 for 6 months, should demonstrate feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will focus on prototype development and subsystem integration. Commercial applications include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1762387305452.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial advancements to emulate Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high price. The objective is to provide high-performance Ka-band radars for the Test and Evaluation community to emulate threat representative systems, with a target production cost of $300K. The radar should operate between 30 GHz and 40 GHz, have beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a range of 20 Km. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for 6 months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data. Phase II will develop a prototype for demonstration and evaluation. Commercial applications include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime applications, healthcare, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1762560121420.pdf
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The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for the development of an affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training (A254-049). The objective is to create low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band radar solutions using advancements in metamaterials and software to emulate threat representative systems, aiming for a production cost of $300K. This technology is intended to mimic Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high price by eliminating expensive transmit/receive modules. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, requires demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, along with risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will focus on prototype development and subsystem demonstrations. Commercial applications in Phase III include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime applications, healthcare, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1762646513637.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial advancements to emulate Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) without the high price, addressing the Test and Evaluation community's need for affordable, high-performance threat representative systems. The objective is a $300K turnkey metamaterial-based Ka-Band radar operating between 30-40 GHz, with 10-20 microsecond beam switching, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range (0dBsm). Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, alongside risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve developing a prototype. Commercial applications include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1762819316800.pdf
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The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for an affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training (A254-049). The objective is to develop low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using advancements in metamaterials and software to mimic high-performance Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) without the prohibitive cost. The target production cost for a turnkey metamaterial-based Ka-Band radar is $300K, with a frequency range of 30-40 GHz, beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve developing a prototype. Commercial applications for this technology include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime applications, healthcare, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1762905702120.pdf
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AI Summary
The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for the A254-049 project,
1762992130103.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial advancements to emulate Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high cost. The objective is to provide affordable Ka-Band radars for the Test and Evaluation community to mimic threat representative systems, aiming for a production cost of $300K per turnkey system. Key technical requirements include a frequency range of 30 GHz to 40 GHz, beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data. Phase II will involve prototype development and subsystem demonstrations. Commercial applications for this technology include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1763078525059.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks to develop affordable Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial-based electronically scanned array (AESA) technology. The objective is to create low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band radars that emulate threat representative systems, addressing the prohibitive cost of current solutions. The proposed metamaterial arrays aim to eliminate expensive transmit/receive modules found in traditional AESAs, significantly reducing production costs, with a target cost of $300K for a turnkey system. The radar should operate between 30-40 GHz, with beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, focuses on demonstrating the feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve prototype development for demonstration and evaluation. Dual-use applications include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime applications, healthcare, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1763164916849.pdf
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The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for the A254-049 project,
1763337713013.pdf
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The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for the development of an affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training. The objective is to provide low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions using advancements in metamaterials and software to mimic Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high cost, targeting a production cost of $300K. The desired frequency range is 30 GHz to 40 GHz, with beam switching speeds of 10-20 microseconds, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, along with risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve developing a prototype for demonstration and evaluation. Commercial applications for this technology include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1763510524310.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks affordable Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial advancements to replicate Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without high costs. The objective is to develop low-cost Ka-Band radar systems, leveraging metamaterials and software, to emulate threat-representative systems for the Test and Evaluation community. These systems aim for a production cost of $300K, operating between 30-40 GHz with rapid beam switching (10-20 microseconds), switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of $250,000 for six months, focuses on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II involves prototype development and subsystem demonstrations in laboratory or field settings. Commercial applications include high-resolution radar for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1763769707806.pdf
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The A254-049 topic seeks affordable Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterial advancements to replicate Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance at a lower cost. The objective is to develop low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band radars (30-40 GHz) for the Test and Evaluation community to emulate threat representative systems. These metamaterial-based arrays aim to eliminate expensive transmit/receive modules, reducing production costs to an objective of $300K for a turnkey system. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, along with risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve developing a prototype Ka-Band radar for demonstration and evaluation. Commercial applications in Phase III include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, medical imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1764968593864.pdf
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AI Summary
The Department of the Army is seeking low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions through advancements in metamaterials to emulate threat representative systems for the Test and Evaluation community. The objective is to develop a metamaterial-based Ka-Band radar that mimics an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) without the high cost, aiming for a production cost of $300K. This technology should operate in the 30-40 GHz range, with fast beam switching, switchable polarization, and a 20 Km range. Phase I, with a budget of $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve prototype development for demonstration and evaluation. Commercial applications include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime surveillance, healthcare imaging, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
1765670559447.pdf
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AI Summary
The A254-049 topic seeks affordable Ka-Band radar solutions using metamaterials to mimic Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) performance without the high cost. The objective is to provide low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band radars (30-40 GHz, 10-20 microsecond beam switching, switchable polarization, 20 Km range) for the Test and Evaluation community to emulate threat representative systems. Metamaterial-based arrays could eliminate expensive transmit/receive modules, substantially reducing production costs, with a target turnkey cost of $300K. Phase I, with a budget of up to $250,000 for six months, will focus on demonstrating the feasibility through analysis, simulation, and experimental data, including risk assessment and a Phase II plan. Phase II will involve developing a prototype Ka-Band radar for demonstration and evaluation. Commercial applications in Phase III include high-resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security, maritime applications, healthcare, disaster monitoring, and perimeter security.
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Key Dates
Release DateSep 3, 2025
Open DateMar 11, 2026
Application DueApr 1, 2026
Close DateApr 1, 2026