Wireless Integrated Network—High-Capacity Low-Probability-of-Detection (WIN-HL)
ID: N242-076Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Wireless Integrated Network—High-Capacity Low-Probability-of-Detection (WIN-HL)

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2608081

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic "Wireless Integrated Network—High-Capacity Low-Probability-of-Detection (WIN-HL)" as part of its SBIR 24.2 Annual solicitation. The Navy branch is specifically interested in this topic. The objective is to develop waveforms that address gaps in current tactical waveform technology. These waveforms should have high-capacity throughput and low-probability-of-detection features to counter evolving threats. The waveforms should be power efficient and portable across multiple hardware instantiations for both beyond line of sight and omni-directional line of sight communications. The waveforms will be designed to run on the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) environment and should have an open architecture digital interface. The project will have a Phase I and Phase II, with Phase II potentially becoming classified. The selected contractor must be U.S. owned and operated with no foreign influence. The Phase I will involve designing and developing a framework for FPGA hosted waveforms, while Phase II will focus on building, testing, and validating a prototype waveform. Phase III will involve government verification and validation, as well as transitioning the capability to appropriate laboratories and platforms. The project is looking for dual-use applications and emphasizes the use of Software Defined Radios (SDR) and Open Systems Architecture (OSA) designs. The solicitation is open until June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the SBIR topic link or the solicitation agency website.

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