SBIR / STTR #OSW26TZ06-NV006

U.S. Army Solicitation for Room-Temperature THz and Infrared Sensing Device R&D Using Non-Toxic, Secure Materials

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development for advanced room-temperature terahertz (THz) and infrared sensing devices for the U.S. Army. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army (Contact: Mahesh Neupane) - Scope of Work: - Design, synthesis, fabrication, and validation of chip-scale oxychalcogenide film-based THz and infrared sensors - Focus on dual-band pixels and small-format arrays for high-speed imaging - Devices must operate at room temperature, providing fast, uncooled detection in the long-wave infrared and THz ranges - Materials and Technology Requirements: - Use of non-toxic, supply-chain secure material platforms (notably Bi2O2Se and InBiSe3) - Emphasis on overcoming limitations of current cryogenic and microbolometer technologies - Applications: - Dual-use for short-range inspection and drone-borne sensing in degraded visual environments - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the procurement is for R&D services - Unique Requirements: - Materials must be non-toxic and supply-chain secure - Technology must enable high-speed, uncooled operation at room temperature

Description

This solicitation is for the design of room-temperature terahertz (THz) and infrared sensing devices using a non-toxic, supply-chain secure material platform. It is part of the Department of Defense's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, focusing on innovative research and development in sensing technologies. The project aims to develop advanced sensing devices that operate at room temperature, enhancing security and safety by using materials that are non-toxic and have secure supply chains. The solicitation includes instructions and a preface for proposal submission and evaluation.

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