Description
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is issuing an RFI to gather industry capabilities for the “Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)” effort, a follow‑on to the TAPE program. The effort seeks expertise in ultra‑high‑precision timing (femtosecond‑level accuracy), large‑aperture RF/IR systems, advanced clock ensembles (hydrogen masers, atomic fountain clocks), algorithm development, software integration, materials engineering for high‑emissivity slabs, and associated testing/validation. Respondents must submit a concise capabilities statement (≤10 pages) by the deadline. Key requirements include at least ten years of corporate experience in the listed technical domains and possession of a DoD Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Deliverables will later include monthly technical and financial reports, final technical data, and possible patents.
• Develop and validate < 20 fs timing algorithms, picosecond precision, and ≤ 3 PPT stability over 10‑second intervals.
• Design, integrate, and test high‑power RF (1 GHz‑95 GHz, up to 120 dBm) and electro‑optical IR sources for large‑aperture (> 60 ft) platforms.
• Provide software source code, technical documentation, and monthly status/financial reports under a 12‑month base period with four optional 12‑month extensions (up to 5 years total).