Long-Range Listening Device
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Navy is seeking a long-range listening device for Marine Corps Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence operations to support intelligence collection and force protection. The effort calls for a small, portable system that can accurately identify and record sounds at distance, with a focus on capturing usable audio for intelligence reporting. Key requirements include effective performance at 200 meters, a terminal target area of no more than 2 meters, one-person transport under 50 pounds, setup within an hour, battery operation for at least 24 continuous hours, and the ability to distinguish voice, mechanical, and natural sounds. The opportunity is an SBIR under DON26BZ03-NV054, with release on June 3, 2026, opening on June 24, 2026, and closing on July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET.