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Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

The Navy seeks an ultra-compact, low-power computational engine (under 1 lb, 150W) that can process high-bandwidth radio frequency sensor data in real-time for small unmanned platforms. This technology enables rapid RF detection and classification at the tactical edge where network constraints make onboard processing critical.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Today’s electronic processing technology is not keeping pace with the DOW’s computational demands. Growing networks of new higher resolution and higher fidelity sensors yield vast quantities of data, and deep neural networks are being deployed to reduce these data streams to actionable information for the warfighter. Concurrently, the constraints imposed by network capacity, latency, and data security are driving this sensor processing to the tactical and network edge where the data is collected...

Change History

Opportunity RemovedJun 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Opportunity DON26TZ01-NV007 no longer available

Q&A UpdatedMay 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Q1 and Q2 received new answers: Q1 now specifies ≥2 GHz instantaneous bandwidth requirement with proposer-defined SINAD; Q2 clarifies digital 2GHz input, 5 Gig samples/sec sampling rate, and ≥12 ENOB requirement. Q3 answer remained unchanged.

Q&A UpdatedMay 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Added 2 new Q&As on computational engine chip specifications: SINAD and ENOB performance expectations for RF sensors. Original Q&A on 3x3 size/weight restrictions renumbered from Q1 to Q3 with same answer.

Status ChangedMay 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Q&A UpdatedApr 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Added answer to Q1 clarifying that the 1 lb and 3mm restrictions apply to the complete integrated system (chip + infrastructure + I/O + memory + computational devices), not just the die. Answer specifies intended applications (Group 1/2 UASs, buoys <3" diameter) and security requirements (zeroization, data-at-rest encryption).

Q&A UpdatedApr 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Q&A section updated

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

Opportunity DON26TZ01-NV007 no longer available

Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

New opportunity: Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments

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