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Ionospheric Sensing Instrument Designer

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The Ionospheric Sensing Instrument Designer subcontract is a total small business set-aside for the United States Navy, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees under SBIR/STTR mandates. The project focuses on the design of prototype measurement techniques and hardware systems to support ionosphere specification projects. Key technical objectives include the development of HF/VLF sensing hardware and low-latency data-feed architectures capable of capturing D-region data at cadences of 5 to 15 minutes. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering a feasibility study for a prototype instrument and a comprehensive technical concept for measurement system improvements. Due to the nature of the defense work, strict adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2 compliance is required. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 2, 2026, falling under NAICS code 334511.

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US Navy small business subcontract for ionospheric sensing hardware and prototype measurement systems.

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This scope was carved out of DON27BZ02-NV016.

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Improved Ionosphere D-region Specification for High Frequency Propagation

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Designs prototype measurement techniques and hardware systems for prime contractors on US Navy ionosphere specification projects. Develops HF/VLF sensing hardware and low-latency data-feed architectures to capture D-region data at 5-15 minute cadences. Requires DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Level 2 compliance. Delivers a technical concept for measurement system improvements and a feasibility study for a prototype instrument.

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