Firmware and Protocol Upgrade Development

The contract seeks the development and delivery of FPGA-based firmware updates designed to enable support for emerging wireless protocols including Zigbee, Z-Wave, and various Bluetooth Low Energy variants, ensuring the ongoing compatibility and operational effectiveness of an RF detection system. The work must be structured to provide long-term adaptability, allowing the system to evolve with future protocol advancements without requiring hardware changes, emphasizing modularity, scalability, and resilience in embedded firmware design. Performance expectations include rigorous testing, validation against protocol specifications, and seamless integration into existing RF infrastructure. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541511, issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, a Department of Defense entity with a place of performance in the 17050 ZIP code area. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, indicating a tight nine-day window for proposal submission. While no set-aside type or point of contact is specified, the focus on advanced wireless communication integration suggests a need for contractors with proven experience in FPGA development, wireless protocol implementation, and defense-grade RF systems.