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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Modular Software Reference Implementation for Waveforms

Department of War · Navy · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Navy seeks a Phase II effort to develop a modular software reference implementation of a government‑specified tactical waveform on a digital transceiver, moving from legacy FPGA hardware to an open‑architecture, software‑defined radio solution. This effort emphasizes advanced processing techniques—including GPU/NPUs and AI‑driven cognitive radio—to achieve rapid development, portability, and resilience in contested electronic warfare environments.

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