Software Defined Radio for Link Diversity

The issuing agency is seeking a vendor to design and develop an agile software-defined radio system capable of supporting multi-band communications with advanced frequency management for interceptor platforms. The agency intends to use this system to create drop-in, or near drop-in, replacements of existing radio systems to enhance the communication capabilities of interceptors. The requested scope of work requires the radio to feature independent chains capable of rapid frequency hopping, adaptive frequency selection based on signal-to-noise ratio, and make-before-break handover mechanisms. The system must also incorporate temperature-controlled crystal oscillation for precise timing and demonstrate the ability to continuously sense, rank order, and schedule frequencies within specified bands. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not provided a set budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. No specific key dates or evaluation criteria are detailed in the request.