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Space-Based Signal Processing Algorithm Development

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Submission Closed10/27/2025, 01:00:00 PM EDT

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AI Contract Overview

The Space-Based Signal Processing Algorithm Development subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on the creation of advanced signal processing algorithms. The primary objective is to enable the detection and tracking of faint objects within cislunar space by utilizing low-SNR data derived from COTS or quasi-COTS optical sensors. A central technical requirement is the implementation of track-before-detect methodologies that can operate effectively within rigorous power and processing limitations. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on October 21, 2025. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for cislunar object detection algorithms using low-SNR optical sensor data.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

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Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-26-09.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Track at Big Distances with Track-Before-Detect (TBD2) Proposers Day Announcement

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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Submission Closed

10/27/2025, 01:00:00 PM EDT

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Full Description

Develop advanced signal processing algorithms to detect and track faint objects in cislunar space using low-SNR data from COTS or quasi-COTS optical sensors, focusing on track-before-detect (TBD) methodologies within strict power and processing constraints.