Request for Information (RFI) for Electromagnetic Spectrums Operations and Management

The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking information on electromagnetic spectrums operations and management, and relevant enabling technologies. The goal is to find solutions that can coordinate and reconfigure spectrum usage in real-time, at the edge, across all RF modalities. The RFI is looking for information on technologies such as spectrum allocation/assignment, real-time resource allocation algorithms, and spectrum visualization tools. Some key points to consider include: • The ability to maneuver within the EM spectrum is paramount to the success of the Air Force and broader Joint Forces. • The current static approach to spectrum assignments is untenable in modern, highly dynamic, contested, and congested EM environments. • Success demands the capability to rapidly reassess and reallocate spectrum assignments during mission execution. • The nature of many high-power EMSO systems creates a significant risk of unintended, friendly interference to other systems.