Opportunity

SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ03-NV015

USAF SBIR Solicitation for High-Resolution MWIR Hyperspectral Imager Development

Buyer

USAF

Posted

June 07, 2026

Respond By

July 22, 2026

Identifier

DAF26BZ03-NV015

NAICS

334511, 927110, 336414

This opportunity is issued by the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for advanced hyperspectral imaging technology. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DOD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for a high spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral imager - No explicit product part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SBIR eligibility required (small business qualification) - Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) - Focus on advancing hyperspectral imaging for defense applications - Technical Context: - MWIR hyperspectral imagers are used for detailed spectral analysis in defense and intelligence operations - Emphasis on high spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution capabilities

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program by the USAF, focusing on the development of a high spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral imager. The effort aims to advance hyperspectral imaging technology for defense applications. The solicitation is in pre-release status with ongoing Q&A, and proposals must be submitted by April 24, 2024. The topic managers are Timothy Baker and Terry Clark from the USAF.

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