Low-SWaP Edge Sensing and Processing

The contract seeks development of compact, low-power edge computing systems designed for real-time signal processing in demanding tactical environments, with specific focus on electronic warfare and counter-small unmanned aerial systems applications. These systems must prioritize minimal size, weight, and power consumption while maintaining high-performance computational capabilities to enable rapid detection, identification, and response to airborne threats under field-deployed conditions. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334290, indicating a focus on other electronic component manufacturing, and is being managed by the Department of Defense through FA7037 Amic Det 2 Jbsa. Proposals must be submitted by October 1, 2026, and the performance location is not specified, suggesting flexibility for contractor selection based on technical capability rather than geographic constraints. This initiative targets advanced sensor fusion and processing technologies capable of operating autonomously at the tactical edge without reliance on continuous connectivity or external infrastructure. Success will require integration of robust hardware with mission-critical software algorithms to deliver actionable intelligence in contested, bandwidth-limited, and time-sensitive operational scenarios.