AOI 27-A001 Resilient Airborne Free-Space Optical Communications Turret

AI Summary: The U.S. government is seeking to prototype and demonstrate a resilient airborne free-space optical communication turret for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. The work falls under Battlespace Connectivity, addressing critical needs in high-threat environments where traditional RF and satellite communications are unreliable. Eligible small businesses can participate without set-aside; however, they must ensure their proposed solutions comply with stringent aero-optical and mechanical constraints for successful integration into aircraft.

Opportunity Details

Solicitation Number: 27-A001

Date Added: October 08, 2026

Description:

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Set-Aside: No Set aside used (NONE)

Place of Performance: N/A, N/A, N/A

NAICS Codes:
541715

Files:

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AOI 27-A001 Resilient Airborne Free-Space Optical Communications Turret

Opportunity Details

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