W911NF21C0015
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
5G++ - ADAPTING 5G FOR TACTICAL MMWAVE NETWORKS
Awardee
Awarding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
Derwood, MD 20855 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
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
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 07/18/22 to 01/25/23.
Bluehalo Labs was awarded
Definitive Contract W911NF21C0015 (W911NF-21-C-0015)
for 5G++ - Adapting 5G For Tactical Mmwave Networks
worth up to $1,100,000
by Combat Capabilities Development Command
in February 2021.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Millimeter Waveforms For Tactical Networking
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AJ11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Technology Transfer Research Program (STTR) Phase II
Title
5G++ - Adapting 5G for Tactical mmWave Networks
Related Solicitation
Abstract
5G technology is targeting very high throughput, low power, and low latency, which are expected to benefit not only commercial but also tactical communications. Operating in millimeter wave (mmWave) bands provides high bandwidths to meet the ever-growing throughput demands of emerging tactical applications in shared spectrum environments. However, 5G waveform, as it is, does not satisfy Army's requirements on jamming resistance, low probability of interception/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD), and security as well as support of device-to-device (D2D) ad-hoc networking mode without relying on cellular infrastructure. Novel sets of algorithms across physical, link/MAC and network layers need to be implemented on mmWave software-defined radio (SDR) platforms along with 5G protocol stack and extensively tested to accelerate the transfer of 5G benefits to the tactical domain. To address this critical need, we propose to develop 5G++ as a mmWave radio prototype that adapts 5G to tactical domain by incorporating jamming resistance, improved LPI/LPD, and secure network communications.
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. STTRs are completed in conjunction with a research institution.
Partnered Research Institution
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Topic Code
A19C-T002
Agency Tracking Number
A2-8500
Solicitation Number
19.C
Contact
Mark James
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/2/22
Period of Performance
2/26/21
Start Date
1/25/23
Current End Date
1/25/23
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.1M
Total Obligated
$1.1M
Current Award
$1.1M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
W911NF21C0015
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Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to W911NF21C0015
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Suggested agency contacts for W911NF21C0015
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
Services
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
C3QJD7VXG167
Awardee CAGE
0A6B0
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
W911NF W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM
Funding Office
W36QYT
Created By
brandon.s.hill24.civ@army.mil
Last Modified By
brandon.s.hill24.civ@army.mil
Approved By
brandon.s.hill24.civ@army.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MD-06
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Representative
David Trone
Modified: 8/2/22