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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Innovative Camera Technology for Advanced, Simultaneous Imaging in the Extended Short Wave and Mid Wave Infrared Bands

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

SBIR Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Navy is seeking a direct-to-Phase II SBIR effort to develop innovative dual-band camera technology for simultaneous imaging in the extended short-wave and mid-wave infrared bands for maritime surveillance and situational awareness. The work calls for a prototype monolithic camera with a bias-selectable dual-band sensor and integrated DROIC or DPROIC, delivering separate e-SWIR and MWIR video channels through a Camera Link or equivalent interface. The prototype is expected to use a fully integrated Dewar-cooler assembly operating at 100 to 160 Kelvin, with optics at f/1.5 or faster, an instantaneous field of view of no greater than 200 micro-radians, and a small-pitch focal plane array of 8 microns or less that is at least 4 megapixels and scalable to larger formats. Offerors must show prior Phase I-type feasibility work and be able to support possible classified work, U.S.-owned and operated restrictions, and secret facility and personnel clearance requirements. Proposals are due June 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the prototype is to be delivered to the Naval Research Laboratory with user instructions, interface descriptions, and a final assessment of TRL and MRL.

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Opportunity Snapshot

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

Key Dates

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