Vulcan: Position, Navigation, & Timing at the Tactical Edge
Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).
Executive Summary:
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command is seeking Assured and Alternate Position, Navigation, & Timing (APNT) technologies to enable Force Elements to operate in GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments.
This opportunity is structured as a Scout Card submission for Market Research purposes.
The submission deadline is 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6. The call opened on 22 Jan 2026 : 18:00 GMT-6. If your technology supports dismounted soldiers, vehicles, maritime mobility, or uncrewed systems in contested PNT environments, you should assess fit and prepare a submission before 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6.
How much funding would I receive?
Although the solicitation does not explicitly state a funding amount, contract opportunities typically follow within the range of $500k to $5m.
What could I use the funding for?
Funding use is not specified in the solicitation.
The description indicates interest in APNT technologies for:
Dismounted Soldiers
Maritime Mobility (Surface and Sub-Surface)
Land Mobility Vehicles
Uncrewed Vehicles (in all domains)
Technologies may be:
Hardware based
Software based (e.g., data fusion engines)
Technologies should be compatible with existing systems (plug and play).
Are there any additional benefits I would receive?
Additional benefits are not specified in the solicitation.
What is the timeline to apply and when would I receive funding?
Open Date: 22 Jan 2026 : 18:00 GMT-6
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6
The deadline to submit a Scout Card is 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6.
Where does this funding come from?
The opportunity is issued by Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.
Who is eligible to apply?
The posting does not state whether applicants must be small businesses, non-traditional contractors, primes, academic institutions, or other entities.
What companies and projects are likely to win?
The solicitation indicates interest in technologies that:
Enable operation in GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments
Support dismounted soldiers or vehicle platforms (static and on-the-move)
Are compatible with existing systems (plug and play)
Can be hardware-based or software-based (including data fusion engines)
Are there any restrictions I should know about?
Restrictions, cost share requirements, intellectual property terms, and compliance requirements are not specified in the solicitation.
How long will it take me to prepare an application?
Preparation time will depend on the amount of technical detail required in the Scout Card. Specific page limits or format instructions are not specified.
How can BW&CO help?
BW&CO can:
Assess alignment of your APNT technology with the stated use cases
Refine positioning for GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments
Translate technical capabilities into mission-aligned language
Prepare and structure your Scout Card submission
We focus on clearly articulating operational value, system compatibility, and deployment readiness.
How much would BW&CO Charge?
We have both fractional engagements ($250 an hour) and full engagements ($13,000 + 5%) available.