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Navy MIDS tactical data link modernization and software-defined waveform transition (Link 16 / MIDS JTRS)
Navy PMA/PMW-101 MIDS Program Office and NAVWAR efforts to modernize Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals and tactical waveforms, including moving from FPGA-based designs to modular software-defined waveform implementations on GPUs, NPUs, or adaptive SoCs, SBIR topics under the DoW SBIR BAA, funding, requirements, and congressional oversight of tactical data link and JADC2 interoperability.
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Activity
30 days back, 14 ahead · hollow = scheduledWhat's happening
Updated 6d agoTwo Navy SBIR Direct to Phase II topics tied to MIDS are open, both with responses due in early January 2027 (scheduled 2027-01-06). One seeks a modular software reference implementation of a tactical waveform on a Digital Transceiver; the other seeks ultra-low-latency 5G audio obscuration software for MIDS JTRS, with Q&A opening in December 2026.
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Contracts
2 contractsTwo Direct to Phase II SBIR topics from Navy MIDS-related offices (PMA/PMW-101 and PAE MS) are due around 2027-01-06; Q&A for the audio obscuration topic opens December 2026.
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Forces at work
share of articles- Procurement & funding2 · 100%Navy issued SBIR Direct to Phase II topics: a modular software-first tactical waveform reference implementation on a Digital Transceiver, moving away from FPGA/HDL, and 5G audio obscuration software for MIDS JTRS.MIDS Program Office (PMA/PMW-101) · Navy PAE MS
What's next
Times ETSBIRPAE MS11d agoNavy MIDS Program Office seeks proposals for a Direct to Phase II SBIR effort to build a modular software reference implementation of a tactical waveform on a Digital Transceiver.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAADefenseLifecycle2 linked SBIRPAE MS11d agoNavy PAE MS seeks proposals for a Direct to Phase II SBIR topic developing ultra-low-latency 5G audio obscuration software for MIDS JTRS, with responses due January 2027 and Q&A opening December 2026.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAA (Release 27.BZ)DefenseLifecycle3 linked
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Contracts
2SBIRPAE MS11d agoNavy MIDS Program Office seeks proposals for a Direct to Phase II SBIR effort to build a modular software reference implementation of a tactical waveform on a Digital Transceiver.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAADefenseLifecycle2 linked SBIRPAE MS11d agoNavy PAE MS seeks proposals for a Direct to Phase II SBIR topic developing ultra-low-latency 5G audio obscuration software for MIDS JTRS, with responses due January 2027 and Q&A opening December 2026.Closes in 52 daysDoW SBIR 2027 BAA (Release 27.BZ)DefenseLifecycle3 linked