Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER)
N00173-27-RFI-EN01 · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, performed in Washington, DC, with responses due 2026-11-09. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
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
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSCO AVIONICS, INC. | $18K | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| CHIMERA ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $1.5M | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | $5.3M | 53 | 2026-07-02 |
| PAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $500K | 12 | 2026-07-01 |
| GREEN OPTIONS, PBC | $500K | 12 | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation N00173-27-RFI-EN01?
Timed Emitters Transmitting Highly Energized Radiation (TETHER), issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 541715 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)), performed in Washington, DC. Responses are due 2026-11-09.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $18K to $5.3M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is N00173-27-RFI-EN01 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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