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Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)

Department of the Navy · NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Respond by: Nov 9, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC−510 days left

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Notice facts

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Solicitation number
N00173-27-RFI-EN01
Notice type
Sources sought
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Response date
Respond by Nov 9, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC−5
Set-aside
No Set aside used
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Product or service code
AR13
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20375
Contracting office
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (N00173)WASHINGTON, DC 20375
Agency
Department of Defense · Department of the Navy

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88 companies held prime contracts from this office under NAICS 541715; 40 of them reported first-tier subawards to companies with NAICS 541715 in FedSub's records.

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Description

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1. Purpose / Objective The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Space Systems Development Division (SSDD), seeks information from industry regarding capabilities to perform research, development, prototyping, test, and integration in support of the Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER) effort. Objective: This is a follow-on to the Target Accuracy Precision Emitters (TAPE) program under Contract No. N00173-23-D-6000. The Government intends to advance high-precision timing and frequency technologies to achieve femtosecond-level accuracy using large apertures, complex clock ensembles, and associated RF/IR systems in support of Navy and Department of War (DoW) mission requirements. A draft Statement of Work (Attachment 1), Personnel Qualifications (Attachment 2), and Contract Data Requirements List (Attachment 3) are provided for review when preparing responses. 2. Place of Performance Performance may occur at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) facilities, Government field sites, Contractor facilities, or other locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) or outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), as required to meet contract requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate access to Government facilities, field sites, and Government-furnished equipment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Performance at any location not otherwise identified in the contract, including additional CONUS or OCONUS locations, requires prior approval by the Contracting Officer. 3. Information Requested Interested parties that have the capability to perform these services are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement (not to exceed 10 pages, excluding cover page) that includes the following: Business name and address; Name, title, telephone number, and email address of the primary company representative / Point of Contact; Business size status (Large or Small) and type of Small Business (if applicable); CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID…

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  1. Posted Oct 23, 2026Sources soughtCurrent version

    Respond by Nov 9, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC−5

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Sources

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