Establishing Ad-Hoc Distributed Network Across Heterogeneous RF Systems
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of War is seeking a direct-to-Phase II SBIR solution to enable heterogeneous RF systems to communicate and synchronize activities in support of Joint Operations. The work centers on modifying software and firmware on a target software-defined radio to establish ad-hoc distributed networks across dissimilar RF mission systems, with applications across communications, command and control, electronic warfare, and synthetic aperture radar platforms. The effort includes assessing SW/FW compatibility and constraints, evaluating cybersecurity, delivering periodic software/firmware drops and design documentation, and culminating in a proof-of-concept lab demonstration with a roadmap for future operational integration. Proposers are expected to have prior SW/FW integration experience with heterogeneous DoW RF systems, access to an accredited SAPF facility and classified IT or a credible plan to obtain them by award, and close collaboration with the defense contractor will be required; proposals close on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.