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The Office of Naval Research is managing the Blade Runner program, which focuses on developing a system prototype that integrates ultra-wideband, low-latency processing within a standardized 6U VPX form-factor, utilizing a multi-beam, multi-polarization phased array and system controller. The current contract, N0001424C2429, is held by the University of South Alabama with a total value of 6,819,879 dollars and is scheduled to end on September 20, 2026. This opportunity is identified as a high-confidence full-recompete expected to be conducted under full and open competition with cost no fee pricing. The project falls under NAICS code 541715 and is associated with the FY24 Long Range BAA, with performance taking place in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

General Info

University of South Alabama develops Blade Runner prototype for ONR through September 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Tewksbury, MA, 01876, USA

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NONE

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PostedMar 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

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Caitlin PURRIER

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: N0001424C2429 Incumbent: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA Contract Value: $6,819,879 Potential End Date: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST NO FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 80/100)

The Blade Runner program integrates ultra-wideband, low-latency processing housed in a standardized 6U VPX form-factor with a multi-beam, multi-polarization phased array and system controller to create a system prototype.

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