Multifrequency Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Antenna Solution
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Army is seeking an SBIR solution for a multifrequency, configurable PNT antenna for precision guided munitions to support M-GNSS and signals of opportunity in contested electronic warfare environments. The work calls for development of a small, gun-hardened patch antenna that can be tuned or configured for mission-specific frequency bands while maintaining received signal power, with a goal of supporting frequencies from UHF to X-band. Phase I emphasizes modeling and simulation to characterize expected performance, design trade-offs, physical dimensions, a rough-order-of-magnitude unit cost, and risk for Phase II, while Phase II would fabricate and test prototypes and deliver three antennas for extreme environmental testing. This SBIR topic is in pre-release, with the application window opening May 27, 2026 and closing June 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. UTC, and Phase I carries a cost limit of up to $300,000 over a 1- to 6-month period of performance.