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Three axis stabilized environmentally sealed infrared search and track payload

Solicitation ID26.BZ
Agency
DOD
USAF
Deadline
Jun 24, 2026
1 days left
Posted Date
May 6, 2026
Classification
SBIR
Phase: Phase II

SBIR Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Air Force, is seeking proposals under a Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR opportunity to develop a low-cost, size, weight, and power (C-SWaP) environmentally sealed, three-axis stabilized infrared search and track (IRST) payload. The awardee will design, build, and test a prototype system featuring an IP54 environmental rating to protect optomechanical pointing and sensor components against dust and water while compensating for platform motion due to gusts and jitter. Deliverables must include a system that provides raw sensor data at 60 frames per second over Ethernet, accurate line-of-sight pointing data, on-gimbal inertial measurement, and full command and control. Because this is a Direct-to-Phase-II topic, applicants must demonstrate prior feasibility of a similar Phase I-type effort, and the resulting technology is subject to ITAR/EAR export control restrictions. Proposals for this opportunity must be submitted through the Department of Defense SBIR portal between the opening date of May 27, 2026, and the closing deadline of June 24, 2026.

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Opportunity Snapshot

Source SystemOfficial Link
Program Type
SBIR - Phase II
Agency
DOD / USAF

Key Dates

Release DateMay 6, 2026
Open DateMay 27, 2026
Application DueJun 24, 2026
Close DateJun 24, 2026