Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
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- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026
- Closes
- No deadline published by the funder
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 12.431
Amount
Amount not published by the funder
Who can apply
This special notice seeks proposals from one or more for-profit firms in accordance with 32 CFR 37.210. A consortium, led by a for-profit firm, is also encouraged.
About this opportunity
**PLEASE REVIEW FULL SPECIAL NOTICE** Funding Opportunity Title: Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC) Funding Instrument Type: Technology investment agreement The aim of this Special Notice under the ARL BAA (W911NF-17-S-0003), under Grants.gov Opportunity W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC, is to fund a team or multiple teams to design, manufacture, and deliver a battery-powered atomic clock that achieves identical (or better) size, weight, and power (SWaP) and performance to the commercially available chip-scale atomic clock (CSAC) with a selling price goal of < $300/unit in high volume. Precise timing is critical for numerous Army applications such as navigation, communications, surveillance, and synchronization of sensors and systems. Assured PNT solutions currently rely on a...
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