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Advanced RF/EM Sensor Design and Feasibility Testing

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. NavyView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJun 24

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Response DeadlineJul 8

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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Organization / Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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Full Description

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Design, model, and conduct lab-scale testing of multi-band RF/EM sensors for target detection, including component selection, simulation, and proof-of-concept prototyping.

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