Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)

AI Summary: The Naval Research Laboratory seeks contractor support for applied research and development on the TETHER (Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation) program, which focuses on advancing space-to-ground timing technology to deliver precise and certified timing to the warfighter with accuracy below 2 nanoseconds, progressing from previous work toward femtosecond-level precision using large apertures. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of corporate experience in ensembling algorithms, complex atomic clocks, RF signal processing with large apertures exceeding 60 feet, precision time delivery methods, and electro-optic/infrared source development. Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia, with no small business set-aside applied. The effort involves researching and developing ensembling algorithms, clock configuration techniques, outlier rejection methods, and pivot clock referencing using atomic clocks, hydrogen masers, and atomic fountain clocks maintained at NRL's timing laboratory.

Opportunity Details

Solicitation Number: N00173-27-RFI-EN01

Date Added: October 23, 2026

Description:

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Set-Aside: No Set aside used (NONE)

Place of Performance: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

NAICS Codes:
541715

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Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)

Opportunity Details

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