The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the development of metamaterials based on magnetic shape anisotropy for K-band microwave applications. The goal is to develop a magnetic metamaterial that operates in the 2 GHz - 26.5 GHz frequency range and exhibits resonant response to electromagnetic radiation with a quality factor exceeding 100. The metamaterial must be fabricated from a polycrystalline or amorphous ferromagnetic film using a high-throughput technique such as sputtering or electrodeposition. The proposal should include the development of a magnetic metamaterial for the microwave Ku band (12 GHz - 18 GHz) in Phase I, and the optimization of the metamaterial for the K frequency band (18 GHz - 26.5 GHz) in Phase II. The proposal should also include the design, implementation, and testing of an ultra-compact K-band antenna based on the shape-anisotropy metamaterial. The potential applications of this technology include ultracompact microwave antennae for communications with miniature devices and rapid detection of threats with known electromagnetic signatures. The proposal submission deadline is June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation link.