Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON27BZ02-NV011
Navy SBIR research for low-cost mid-wave infrared focal-plane array fabrication
Buyer
Office of Naval Research
Posted
November 09, 2026
Respond By
January 06, 2027
Identifier
DON27BZ02-NV011
NAICS
541715, 334511
The U.S. Navy is seeking small-business research proposals to develop lower-cost mid-wave infrared focal-plane arrays using direct-bond interconnection. - Government buyer: U.S. Navy, through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), under the Department of War Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. - Requested work: Research and development on low-cost fabrication of mid-wave infrared focal-plane arrays (FPAs) using direct-bond interconnection. - OEMs and vendors: None are named. - Products and quantities: No purchased products, part numbers, or quantities are specified; this is an R&D opportunity. - Notable requirement: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, self-assessed. - Program scope: The broader announcement includes Phase I, Phase II, and Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR research opportunities; topic-specific scope and funding limits apply.
Description
The Navy SBIR topic seeks low-cost fabrication of mid-wave infrared focal-plane arrays through direct-bond interconnection. It is listed under the DoW SBIR 2027 BAA (27.BZ), Release 2. The source lists the status as Pre-Release and specifies a CMMC Level 2 (Self) requirement. Responses are due January 6, 2027.