HDTRA124C0026
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH SUBTERRANEAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR COUNTER-WMD MISSIONS
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Woodstock, GA 30188 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
3
Related Opportunity
None
R-Dex Systems was awarded
Definitive Contract HDTRA124C0026 (HDTRA1-24-C-0026)
for Small Business Innovation Research Subterranean Wireless Communications For Counter-Wmd Missions
worth up to $1,098,684
by Defense Threat Reduction Agency
in July 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Subterranean Wireless Communications for Counter-WMD Missions
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC33
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Underground Scattered Ultraviolet Relay for Penetrating Enemy Restricted Areas (USURPER)
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Underground facilities provide concealment and protection for an array of activities conducted by US adversaries, including production, storage, and deployment of WMDs. Communications with these subterranean facilities is a challenge at best. The current solution relies on conventional free-space RF radio links. However, RF propagation underground is not well understood and the variable and the lack of foreknowledge of the subterranean space structure results in these radio networks working sub-optimally underground. Tunnel junctions and other discontinuities in line-of-sight (LOS) can cause appreciable signal attenuation that reduces range. R-DEX Systems proposes to build on its successful Phase I and increase the TRL of the Underground Scattered Ultraviolet Relay for Penetrating Enemy Restricted Areas (USURPER) technology, a revolutionary yet practical LPI/LPD/LPE free space optical (FSO) subterranean communications system using the UV-C band. In Phase II, R-DEX will partner with its strategic partner to construct prototype dual end/relay nodes, characterize system performance, and demonstrate in a relevant environment.
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.
Topic Code
DTRA222-005
Agency Tracking Number
T2-0488
Solicitation Number
22.2
Contact
Gordon N Banks
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 10/10/24
Period of Performance
7/18/24
Start Date
7/21/26
Current End Date
7/21/26
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.1M
Total Obligated
$1.1M
Current Award
$1.1M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
HDTRA124C0026
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
People
Suggested agency contacts for HDTRA124C0026
Competition
Number of Bidders
2
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
HD9RM38CWBM6
Awardee CAGE
71WY6
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
HDTRA1 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
Funding Office
HDTRA1
Created By
michael.a.hunter36.ctr.hdtra1@mail.mil
Last Modified By
matthew.j.carroll.hdtra1@sa9761.dtra.mil
Approved By
mary.chase.hdtra1@dtra.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
GA-11
Senators
Jon Ossoff
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
Representative
Barry Loudermilk
Modified: 10/10/24