Radar Integration and Signal Processing

The contract pertains to the supply and integration of compact radar systems designed for real-time monitoring of terrain and atmospheric conditions during dam safety assessments, to be deployed via tethered unmanned aerial systems. The solution must enable high-precision, continuous sensing in challenging environmental settings, supporting the early detection of structural changes or hazards that could compromise dam integrity. The radar systems must be fully compatible with tethered UAS platforms, incorporating robust signal processing capabilities to filter noise and extract actionable data under variable weather and topographical conditions. The work falls under NAICS code 334511, indicating a focus on guided missile and space instrument manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of the Interior’s IBC Acq Svcs Directorate. Performance is expected to occur at an unspecified location, with no set-aside provisions in place. The integration effort requires seamless hardware-software coordination, with deliverables including calibrated radar units, embedded processing algorithms, and operational documentation to ensure field deployability and data reliability. The solicitation was posted in August 2026, signaling an upcoming procurement timeline for specialized sensing equipment critical to infrastructure monitoring and public safety.