Precise Ensemble Network Communications Allowing PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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- Posted
- Jul 11, 2026
- Closes
- Jul 17, 2026 (in 6 days)
At a glance
This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is July 17, 2026, 7 days from now.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
- Product or service (PSC)
- National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development (AC13)
- Solicitation number
- FA2377-26-R-B014
- Contracting office
- FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
Who can apply
About this opportunity
10 JULY 2026 - Amendment 1: This amendment adds a Q&A attachment The objective for PENCAP is the development of a network clock ensemble and the implementation of it on a VPX card capable of running pntOS. Prototype cards, networking methods, and an ensemble algorithm will be delivered to the Government for further development and testing. The ensemble algorithm will be designed to be robust in dynamic environments, continuously evaluating both local and remote timing references for stability, trustworthiness, and source validity. It will incorporate a weighting system, allowing references to enter and exit the ensemble without disrupting it, and will feature outlier rejection to discard invalid or unstable measurements, ensuring a consistently accurate time. To support the ensemble algori...