DON26BZ01-NV006Pre-ReleaseSBIR

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

The Navy seeks a compact, high-gain directional sonobuoy array for enhanced anti-submarine warfare detection in deep waters. The system must fit within standard A-size deployment constraints while delivering long-range passive acoustic detection and directional sensitivity for maritime patrol aircraft operations.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026

Official Description

To enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) detection and directional sensitivity in deep waters, the U.S. Navy requires a high-gain directional, low-frequency ( The objective is to develop a high-gain, low-frequency vertical line array of vector sensors capable of long-range passive detection and enhanced signal processing, deployable in an A-size form factor. The system will be deployed from Navy Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, have capability across multiple operational environmen...

Change History

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

Opportunity DON26BZ01-NV006 no longer available

Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

New opportunity: High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

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