Uncooled Thermal Sensor Component Enhancement and Supply Chain Open Topic
ID: A244-P062Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Uncooled Thermal Sensor Component Enhancement and Supply Chain Open Topic

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Jul 9, 2024, 8:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Open Aug 1, 2024, 8:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Submission Due Sep 4, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
  4. 4
    Close Sep 4, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is inviting proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program under the topic titled "Uncooled Thermal Sensor Component Enhancement and Supply Chain Open Topic." This opportunity focuses on Phase I submissions for resistive bolometric-type sensors and their supporting components, with a funding limit of $250,000 for a performance period of six months. The aim is to enhance the performance, size, weight, power, and cost (SWAP-C) of uncooled longwave infrared thermal sensors while addressing supply chain issues. Proposals are due by September 4, 2024, and interested parties can find more information and submit their applications through the official SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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