SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ04-DV011

USAF SBIR: Tunable Nonlocal Metasurfaces for MWIR Edge Computing and Processing

This opportunity is a U.S. Air Force (AFRL) SBIR solicitation for the development of tunable nonlocal metasurfaces for edge computing and processing in mid-wave infrared (MWIR) thermal-imaging systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force (USAF) - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of tunable nonlocal metasurfaces for analog image processing (e.g., edge detection, Fourier operations) in MWIR systems - Prototype devices using MWIR-compatible materials such as silicon or gallium arsenide - Fully integrated prototype system with at least 5 devices demonstrated in a laboratory environment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on broadband operation, low size, weight, and power (SWaP), and electro-optical tunability - Deliverables include predictive simulation framework, metasurface design, fabrication, experimental characterization, and demonstration at AFRL - Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR topic (no Phase I awards) - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified

Description

This solicitation is for the development of tunable nonlocal metasurfaces aimed at edge computing and processing applications. It is part of the DOD SBIR 2026 program and managed by the USAF. The solicitation is open for questions until the question deadline and is scheduled to end on May 19, 2023. The contract type is SBIR / STTR. The solicitation is associated with the command "RELIANCE 21" and includes phases D2, 2, and 2S.

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