Purchase Order FA945324PX008

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $149,986.41 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Tiami Networks, Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Elk Grove, California. The contract, awarded on April 23, 2024, with completion targeted for January 23, 2025, supports research and development for flexible satellite terminals with dynamic multi-tenancy capabilities. This effort is designated as a total small business set-aside under a firm fixed-price purchase order arrangement, leveraging Tiami's established expertise in advanced communications and satellite technology solutions for defense applications.

Tiami Networks brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having secured multiple SBIR Phase I and Phase II awards across defense agencies including the Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Naval Air Systems Command. The company's research focus on satellite communications, network connectivity, and emerging wireless technologies aligns directly with the flexible satellite terminal development objectives. Beyond small business programs, Tiami has demonstrated competitive capability through an Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract valued at approximately $1.99 million with Air Mobility Command for 5G low probability of geolocation technologies, positioning the company as an emerging player in specialized defense communication technology development.