Resilient Networked Distributed Mosaic Communications (RN DMC)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals to develop a bi-directional mosaic element system that is compatible with current tactical radios operational waveforms under the Resilient Networked Distributed Mosaic Communications program. Proposals are due by August 4, 2020 and should address all three phases of work including system design, prototype development, and experimental performance validation. The agency will evaluate proposals based on technical merit, contribution to their mission and technology transition potential, and cost/schedule realism to select proposals for negotiation and potential award.

There is no set-aside designation. Proposals should investigate innovative approaches to distributed coherent communications through distributed transceiver tiles that form directional beams through signal processing rather than a physical antenna. Technical goals include demonstrating long-range communications and enhancing signal-to-noise ratio through a mosaic while suppressing interference and accurately measuring relative tile positions. Multiple awards are anticipated but specific quantities, budget ranges or timelines for services are not provided.