SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ05-NV016

Army Solicitation for Desktop Instrument to Measure Boresight Error in IR Windows

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is seeking a desktop instrument to measure boresight error (BSE) and boresight error slope (BSES) of infrared (IR) window materials for supersonic and hypersonic interceptor vehicles. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, Army Research Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified manufacturers and research organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Desktop instrument (1 unit) to measure BSE and BSES of IR window materials (25-100 mm wide) - Part number: OSW26BZ05-NV016 - Capable of testing at angles of incidence from 0 to 75 degrees and temperatures from room temperature up to 1200°C - Must operate at three wavelengths: 633 nm, 4 µm, and 10 µm - Includes computer, GUI, lasers, detectors, and a heating system for controlled temperature gradients - Installation and user training service (1 unit) - Includes operation, troubleshooting guides, and training manuals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must test both unmounted and mounted IR windows - Supports risk reduction for high-speed airflow tests in aerospace and military applications - Deliverables include design, construction, characterization, and user training - No specific part numbers or OEMs required; solution must meet technical and performance specifications

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a desktop instrument capable of measuring boresight error as a function of incident angle. The opportunity is part of the SBIR/STTR program and focuses on Phase 1 and Phase 2 development. The solicitation is managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Army. Proposals must be submitted by July 19, 2023.

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