Infrared Focal Plane Arrays
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | DARPA-SN-26-94 |
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Description
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Notice ID
DARPA-SN-26-94
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
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DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
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History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jul 17, 2026 02:57 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Aug 14, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Aug 15, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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1.0 Introduction and Purpose
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify and gather information on the state-of-the-art of Infrared (IR) Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs) and alternative technologies. This RFI seeks to survey the industry for available and emerging solutions, understand current capabilities, and identify key performance parameters of systems relevant to advanced sensing applications. The information gathered will be used for market research and to inform potential future program developments. This RFI is solely for information gathering and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, abstracts, or quotations nor indicate an intent to fund those who respond with a future contract award.
2.0 Background
DARPA is continually exploring technologies that provide revolutionary new capabilities to the warfighter. DARPA is interested in understanding trades of cost and area coverage for IR (3-14µm) staring (2-D) and scanning (TDI) focal plane arrays, where the principal axes are FPA size, number of systems, and total procurement cost for an operational capability. We are requesting information on FPAs to inform future systems. All relevant aspects of FPA performance are requested to ensure fair comparison of similar devices. These next-generation sensors may be integrated into a wide range of platforms in terrestrial, maritime, air, and space domains.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify and gather information on the state-of-the-art of Infrared (IR) Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs) and alternative technologies. This RFI seeks to survey the industry for available and emerging solutions, understand current capabilities, and identify key performance parameters of systems relevant to advanced sensing applications. The information gathered will be used for market research and to inform potential future program developments. This RFI is solely for information gathering and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, abstracts, or quotations nor indicate an intent to fund those who respond with a future contract award.
2.0 Background
DARPA is continually exploring technologies that provide revolutionary new capabilities to the warfighter. DARPA is interested in understanding trades of cost and area coverage for IR (3-14µm) staring (2-D) and scanning (TDI) focal plane arrays, where the principal axes are FPA size, number of systems, and total procurement cost for an operational capability. We are requesting information on FPAs to inform future systems. All relevant aspects of FPA performance are requested to ensure fair comparison of similar devices. These next-generation sensors may be integrated into a wide range of platforms in terrestrial, maritime, air, and space domains.
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Contracting Office Address
- 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
- ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- BAA Coordinator
- DARPA-SN-26-94@darpa.mil
Secondary Point of Contact
- Jul 17, 2026 02:57 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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