SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ05-DV014

SBIR R&D Solicitation: In-Situ Metrology for Infrared Detector Array Fabrication

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development services for in-situ metrology solutions in the fabrication of large format, small-pixel infrared detector arrays. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - Department of War (as referenced in attachments) - Scope of Work: - Research and develop a non-destructive, quick-turn, full-wafer screening tool for assessing surface damage in small-pixel infrared detector arrays - Focus on Antimony-based III-V Semiconductor T2SL and Mercury Cadmium Telluride detectors - Tool must measure surface currents or use indirect techniques on wafers up to 150 mm diameter at cryogenic temperatures - Project Phases: - Phase I: Feasibility study (bench-top demonstrations or modeling) - Phase II: Prototype development, demonstration, and validation in a fabrication environment - Phase III: Transition to production and commercialization, supporting DoW prime contractor FPA foundries - Products/Services Requested: - In-situ metrology R&D services for infrared detector array fabrication - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - Unique Requirements: - Solution must be non-destructive and suitable for quick-turn, full-wafer screening - Must operate at cryogenic temperatures and handle wafers up to 150 mm - Correlation with final FPA noise performance is required - Transition to commercial viability and support for DoW prime contractor foundries - Eligibility: - Open to small businesses under the SBIR program - Compliance with proposal, certification, and cybersecurity requirements

Description

This solicitation is for the SBIR / STTR program, focusing on in-situ metrology for mesa-wall integrity in large format small-pixel infrared detector array fabrication. The solicitation is part of the DoD SBIR 2026 Broad Agency Announcement. It involves phases I, D2PII, II, and SPII and is released by the OSD component. The topic is open for questions until April 16, 2023, with a response deadline of April 17, 2023.

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