RF Sensor Hardware Design and Prototyping

The contract titled RF Sensor Hardware Design and Prototyping involves the design, development, and testing of prototype radio frequency sensing hardware, specifically focusing on ultra-wideband and ground-penetrating radar systems. These systems are intended to detect threats in environments where visibility is limited or obscured, requiring advanced engineering to overcome challenges posed by complex terrain and interference. The work will entail full lifecycle development from concept and prototyping to rigorous testing, ensuring the systems meet stringent performance criteria for operational deployment in defense applications. This subcontract is associated with the Department of Defense and falls under NAICS code 334511, which categorizes it within the manufacturing of instruments and related products for measuring and testing. The place of performance is clearly designated as Adelphi, Maryland, with a zip code of 20783, indicating the work will be conducted at or near the U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s facilities. The contract was posted on June 17, 2026, and is managed through the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, suggesting alignment with ongoing military modernization and sensor technology initiatives. No set-aside provisions or specific organizational type restrictions are listed, leaving the opportunity open to qualified contractors capable of delivering advanced RF sensing capabilities under defense contract standards.