DIRECT TO PHASE II: Advanced Interference Mitigation (AIM) Techniques
ID: N252-D11Type: BOTH
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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Advanced Interference Mitigation (AIM) Techniques

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Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

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Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions through the SBIR program for the development of advanced interference mitigation techniques aimed at enhancing the receive-side sensitivity of Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals. The objective is to improve signal acquisition, noise suppression, and interference mitigation capabilities, focusing on achieving a minimum of 10 dB improvement in receive sensitivity while maintaining low latency and seamless integration with existing MIDS systems. This initiative is critical as modern battlefields face increasing electromagnetic interference and adversarial jamming, necessitating robust communication systems. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by May 21, 2025, with the opportunity to transition technologies into operational deployment, and are required to comply with strict security regulations due to the sensitive nature of the work. For more details, visit the official SBIR topic page at SBIR.gov.

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