Quantum Sensor Design and Integration

The contract seeks the design and integration of ultra-high-sensitivity quantum scalar magnetometers with strict size, weight, and power constraints, requiring the final system to weigh no more than 19 grams, operate at or below 5 volts, and consume no more than 200 milliwatts of power. The work encompasses the development of quantum state control systems, laser pumping mechanisms, and RF excitation circuits necessary to achieve the required magnetic field sensitivity, while ensuring full operational reliability under the stringent SWaP limits. The technology must be fully integrated into a compact, robust form factor suitable for deployment in defense-related platforms with limited spatial and energy budgets. This is a Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under the NAICS code 334511, issued by the Department of Defense under the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc agency, with performance expected at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026, targeting small business entities capable of delivering advanced quantum sensing systems aligned with military requirements for precision magnetic field detection. The project demands expertise in quantum optics, low-power electronics, and miniaturized system integration to meet both technical performance goals and federal contracting compliance standards.