The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic "Biometrics for Multi Factor Authentication" as part of their SBIR 24.4 Annual solicitation. The specific branch for this topic is the Army, and the topic number is A244-008. The objective of this solicitation is to develop dual-band Mid-wave Infrared/Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) Infrared Focal Plane Array (IR FPA) technology that can meet Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) performance objectives. This technology will benefit all forms of Army and DOD night vision sensors, including individual soldier, ground vehicle, unmanned vehicles, and aircraft. The combination of MWIR & LWIR imaging increases the ability to penetrate fog and dust clouds and provides resilience against stray light artifacts from bright sources. The project will focus on the use of Antimonide-based strained layer superlattices (SLS) as a cost-effective and high yield detector material for dual-band FPAs. The project will be conducted in multiple phases, starting with Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, followed by fabrication capability demonstration in Phase II, and finally, dual-use applications in Phase III. The potential applications for this technology include enhanced vision for emergency response, earth observation, autonomous driving, maritime navigation, and security systems. The solicitation is currently open, and the application due date is March 31, 2025. More information can be found on the grants.gov website or the DOD SBIR/STTR Opportunities page.