Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)
Sources Sought from Department of Defense.
Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.
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Notice details
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Sub-tier agency
- DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation number
- N00173-27-RFI-EN01
- Product/service code
- AR13
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Posted
- Oct 24, 2026
- Response deadline
- Nov 9, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
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
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Department of Defense obligated $14,777,575 under NAICS 541715 on awards whose period of performance started in the last 12 months.
Source: USAspending.gov, U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, https://www.usaspending.gov. Accessed Oct 24, 2026. Award totals are computed by DSE from USAspending.gov award data.
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Nov 9, 2026. That is 16 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Defense.
Where is the official notice?
The link under Official notice opens the source listing.