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Software Defined Antenna for Interceptor-to-Interceptor Communications

Solicitation ID26.BZ
Agency
DOD
MDA
Deadline
Aug 19, 2026
22 days left
Posted Date
Jul 1, 2026
Classification
SBIR
Phase: BOTH

SBIR Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Missile Defense Agency, is seeking proposals under the SBIR program for the development of a low-cost, software-defined, circular-band flight antenna for secure, near-omnidirectional missile-to-missile communications. The selected contractor must design, prototype, and test an antenna system capable of multi-beam transmit and receive steering that operates within the S+ to Ka frequency bands and transmits up to 250 km in hypersonic endo-atmospheric and exo-atmospheric environments. Technical requirements emphasize minimizing size, weight, power, and cost for a 10-inch diameter missile, maintaining secure communications in contested spectrums utilizing Zero Trust networks, and surviving harsh flight conditions. This restricted procurement falls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations, requires a projected Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification of Level 1, and accepts applications through August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.

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Opportunity Snapshot

Source SystemOfficial Link
Program Type
SBIR - BOTH
Agency
DOD / MDA

Key Dates

Release DateJul 1, 2026
Open DateJul 22, 2026
Application DueAug 19, 2026
Close DateAug 19, 2026