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Integrated RF and Microwave Photonics

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

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This subcontract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on the supply and integration of RF and microwave photonic components for prime contractors on Strategic Technology Office projects. The primary objective is to integrate photonic circuits with radio frequency and microwave systems to facilitate high-bandwidth signal processing through the use of photonic integrated circuits, laser sources, modulators, and photodetectors. The contractor is responsible for delivering integrated RF-photonic hybrid systems or individual components under NAICS code 334413. This opportunity was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of September 23, 2026.

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DARPA subcontract for supplying and integrating RF and microwave photonic components for projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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09/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Supplies and integrates RF and microwave photonic components for prime contractors on DARPA Strategic Technology Office projects. Integrates photonic circuits with radio frequency (RF) and microwave systems to enable high-bandwidth signal processing using photonic integrated circuits (PICs), laser sources, modulators, and photodetectors. Delivers integrated RF-photonic hybrid systems or components.

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