BEamspace Analog processing for Multi-functional Enhanced RF Systems (BEAMERS)

DARPA is soliciting classified proposals for the BEamspace Analog processing for Multi-functional Enhanced RF Systems (BEAMERS) program, with questions due November 24, 2026 and full proposals due January 8, 2027 at 5:00 PM Eastern. The solicitation is classified: detailed requirements and proposal instructions go only to organizations with appropriate facility clearances that submit a Classified Addendum Request Form (Appendix A) and receive them via SIPR/DSWAN or alternative classified channels. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used."

Awards will be Other Transaction Agreements for Prototypes, with multiple awards anticipated under a two-phase structure. Phase 1 requires an 18 (or functionally equivalent one-dimensional) aperture baseline prototype, and Phase 2 requires scaling to an 88 (or functionally equivalent two-dimensional) aperture. The model agreement, per its GovTribe summary, sets a maximum 15-month performance period with fixed milestone payments and describes 1-110 GHz receive-only coverage without frequency or spatial scanning. Performers handling Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information must maintain CMMC Level 2.

Organizations without required clearances may submit an optional unclassified Capability Statement (Appendix B), limited to one cover page and five additional PDF pages, along with a Teaming Profile, both due November 24, 2026. DARPA distributes Capability Statements to prospective cleared proposers to facilitate teaming. Relevant expertise includes wideband apertures and RF front ends, digital beamforming, analog beamspace processing, wideband channelization, and low-power event detection. The model agreement requires at least one nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution to participate significantly, unless all significant participants are small businesses or nontraditional defense contractors or the performer provides at least one-third cost sharing from non-Federal sources.

Evaluation uses nine value-based assessment questions covering innovation, quantified time and cost savings, future DoD and federal value, commercial market applications, disruptive versus incremental innovation, technical debt, and transition acceleration. Proposals must include mandatory representations and certifications, and proposals exceeding $100,000 require 31 U.S.C. 1352 certification and Standard Form LLL disclosure. Inquiries go to DARPA-PS-27-05@darpa.mil.