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Analog Beamspace Processing & Lens Design

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Response Deadline09/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Analog Beamspace Processing and Lens Design, supports prime contractors on projects for the DARPA Strategic Technology Office within the Department of Defense. The primary objective is the design and development of analog beamspace processing systems, focusing on the manipulation of electromagnetic waves in the analog domain. This work involves the implementation of systems using gradient-index structures, lenses, and phased-array-fed lenses, utilizing specialized RF testing equipment to ensure functionality. The successful contractor is responsible for delivering a designed analog beamspace processing architecture or prototype hardware. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of September 23, 2026.

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Subcontract for DARPA to design analog beamspace processing systems and prototype hardware.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

VA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-26-122.

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PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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Performs the design and development of analog beamspace processing systems for prime contractors on DARPA Strategic Technology Office projects. Develops and implements systems using lenses, gradient-index (GRIN) structures, and phased-array-fed lenses to manipulate electromagnetic waves in the analog domain. Utilizes gradient-index structures and RF testing equipment. Delivers designed analog beamspace processing architecture or prototype hardware.

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