SBIR / STTR #ARMY_SBIR_244_R7

Army SBIR Solicitation: Dual-Band MWIR/LWIR Infrared Focal Plane Array Technology Development

The Army SBIR program is seeking innovative small business proposals for the development of advanced dual-band MWIR/LWIR infrared focal plane array (FPA) technology to support Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) objectives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Army SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program - Contracting office: Army Applied SBIR Office, Arlington, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mandated - Technology focus on Antimonide-based strained layer superlattices (SLS) for IR FPAs - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of dual-band mid-wave/long-wave infrared FPA technology - Target: TRL7 demonstration - One project to be selected - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must meet Third Generation FLIR performance objectives - Direct to Phase II SBIR (no Phase I required) - Set aside for small businesses - Applications include Army/DoD night vision sensors, emergency response, earth observation, autonomous driving, maritime navigation, and security systems - Adherence to Army and DoD SBIR proposal instructions - Estimated contract value up to $2 million

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of dual-band MWIR/LWIR infrared focal plane array (FPA) technology that meets Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) objectives. The technology aims to advance IR FPAs based on Antimonide-based strained layer superlattices (SLS) to benefit Army and Department of Defense night vision sensors. The project is a Direct to Phase II effort with milestones targeting a TRL7 demonstration. Market applications include emergency response, earth observation, autonomous driving, maritime navigation, and security systems. Proposals are due by March 20, 2024, at 12 PM EST.

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