The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on the development of a high reflector microstructure for 1 micron continuous wave light and mid to long wave transmission. The objective is to build a microstructure that can efficiently block the specified range of wavelengths (1030 to 1070 nm) for continuous wave laser light while maintaining high transmission in the mid-wave to long-wave infrared (MWIR to LWIR) spectral region. The microstructure should be capable of reflecting greater than 99.5% of the specified light while not reducing the transmission of the substrate by more than 10% and maintaining good optical imaging quality. The proposed microstructures should be scalable for dielectric optics with a diameter up to 5 inches. The Phase I effort involves the design, analysis, and fabrication of a high reflector microstructure, while Phase II focuses on the fabrication and demonstration of a prototype microstructure. Phase III efforts will involve further research and development to finalize the design and integrate the microstructures into relevant systems. The potential applications of this technology include protection of thermal cameras for private security and the potential protection of any infrared systems. The solicitation is open, with a close date of June 12, 2024. More information can be found on the grants.gov website or the DOD SBIR/STTR Opportunities page.