Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity

Name: Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-07-01T12:02:15.073507+00:00
Keywords: SBIR

Department of DefenseMDA

AI Overview

This RFP seeks a software-defined radio system offering multi-band operation across S, X, and Ka frequencies to replace existing interceptor communications equipment. The SDR must provide rapid frequency hopping, adaptive frequency selection, and simultaneous ground-space connectivity while operating reliably in austere flight environments.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 1, 2026

Due Date

August 19, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

This topic seeks to design and develop an SDR featuring multi-band operation, advanced frequency management, and enhanced processing capabilities. The program desires to create drop-in, or near drop-in replacements of existing radio systems to enhance communication capabilities of interceptors across S, X, and Ka bands. The radio must feature independent RF chains capable of rapid frequency hopping, adaptive frequency selection based on signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and make-before-break handover ...

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Change History

Status ChangedAug 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity

Status changed from Open to Closed after topic disappearance

Q&A UpdatedAug 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity

Applicants can propose existing 5G software-defined systems aligned with DoD's OCUDU project rather than developing new custom SDRs, and should design solutions fitting within a 10-inch diameter form factor as a desirable (non-mandatory) constraint.

Status ChangedJul 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM