PENDAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF212-0013
PENDAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Defense in a technical approach.
- Watch for Phase II follow-ons from the same firm/topic family — that conversion path is where budgets and transition pressure rise.
- Obligated amount $149,930. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
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- Amount
- $149,930
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Air Force
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- AF212-0013
- Solicitation
- 21.2
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2022-06-01 → 2023-05-29
Description
The goal of this program is to design and develop mid-infrared transmitters and receivers for high-speed free space optical communications in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) atmospheric window. Besides development and optimization of the devices, we will also evaluate expected system level performance characteristics and challenges associated with long distance communication. Based on this study, we will devise and propose plans how to address those challenges and formulate strategies to further expand range and improve performance.