Other Transaction Agreement W912CH269A072

The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command awarded an Other Transaction Agreement to Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc., a veteran-owned small business, on July 1, 2026, to develop an airborne adaptive frequency (AAF) system for resilient tactical communications and distributed RF effects enabled by photonic capabilities. The agreement has a ceiling value of $14,875,000 and runs through June 30, 2029. Work is performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Phase Sensitive Innovations specializes in advanced photonic and electronic technologies for defense applications, including optical modulators, photodiodes, microwave components, and antenna systems. As an OTA outside the FAR, this agreement sits within the Army's other transaction authority for prototype and R&D efforts. The company holds multiple prior federal IDVs, including another Army OTA for W-band phased array antenna development and an OTA focused on multi-function antenna systems.