Special Notice for the Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Project with the National Spectrum Consortium

The Department of Defense, through Advanced Technology International operating as SCRA Applied R&D, has issued a Request for Prototype Proposals aimed at advancing Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology. This initiative seeks to develop a cost-effective hardware prototype to enhance existing military communication systems currently limited to Single Input Single Output (SISO) capabilities. The project is conducted under the oversight of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Emerging Capabilities and Prototyping, in partnership with the Department of Defense Chief Information Office. The solicitation, identified as W15QKN-16-Z-0672, invites members of the National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) and other interested U.S. technology entities to participate, with non-members required to join the NSC to submit proposals. The work is associated with NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the Department of Defense office based at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Interested parties can obtain all relevant details and submit questions through the NSC website, with Kristen Kachur serving as the primary point of contact for the contract. The initiative focuses on fostering innovation in military communication technologies by extending MIMO capabilities to current systems, potentially enhancing operational effectiveness and spectrum efficiency.