Beyond Linear Processing (BLiP)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals to improve radar performance through innovative research in beyond linear signal processing techniques under the Beyond Linear Processing program. DARPA is soliciting proposals to develop novel approaches in iterative and non-linear signal processing, non-repetitive waveforms and processing, multi-hypothesis track-before-detect, and main-beam interference mitigation that demonstrate feasibility and practicality. Proposals must address the full radar signal processing chain and will be evaluated based on technical approach, risks and mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and team qualifications. Abstracts are due November 9, 2022 and full proposals are due December 21, 2022.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The pre-solicitation notice lists the program's objective to perform applied research studies, design, development and prototyping over an initial period of 24 months with a focus on algorithm development in the first 15 months and implementation testing in the second 9 months using government radar systems. Multiple awards are anticipated but specific values or quantities are not provided. Evaluation will include metrics to assess achieving equivalent tracking performance using reduced radar apertures.