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