Integrated Multi-Spectral Periscope for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)

SBIR · Phase: BOTH · Topic DON27BZ02-NV008 · Solicitation 27.BZ

Current periscopic vision systems on Marine Corps combat vehicles are limited to daylight optical performance, over a limited Field of View (FoV), and lack the ability to integrate modern digital imaging, thermal, and night vision technologies. The new system shall provide daylight, low-light/night vision, and thermal (IR) imaging capabilities through a single, compact, and modular unit; and enhance situational awareness, target detection, and crew safety for Marines during water, transition, and land operating environments. This SBIR topic seeks to develop an integrated camera-based periscope module that: • Provides visible (Electro-Optical [EO]), night vision (Near-Infrared Low-Level Laser (or Light) [NIR/LLL]), and long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging in a compact unit. • Is retrofit-compatible with existing periscope housings used in the USMC ACV FOV, or is capable of replacing optical viewports with an electronic display module. • Includes onboard image fusion and low-latency video output for vehicle displays and augmented-reality systems. • Meets ruggedization standards (MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461D, and EC Standard 60529, rating IP66) for temperature, shock, vibration, EMI, dust and water resistance. • Provides hardware resistance to seawater corrosion, as tested in accordance with GMW 14872, “Exterior, Exposure D” as stated in Table A3. • Does not result in significant weight increase over that of the standard periscope. • Supports integration with vehicle electronics architectures, including Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) and NATO STANAG 4609 standards. Novel design approaches may include: • Digital overlay in periscope eyepieces, merging optical and sensor imagery for seamless situational awareness. • Edge processing and AI-assisted fusion of EO/NIR/LWIR feeds to highlight threats or movement. • Wireless or wired integration with crew display systems such as: o Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) o Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) o Joint Mounted Display System (JMDS) Work produced in Phase II may become classified. Note: The prospective contractor(s) must be U.S. owned and operated with no foreign influence as defined by 32 U.S.C. § 2004.20 et seq., National Industrial Security Program Executive Agent and Operating Manual, unless acceptable mitigating procedures can and have been implemented and approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) formerly Defense Security Service (DSS). The selected contractor and/or subcontractor must be able to acquire and maintain a secret level facility and Personnel Security Clearances. This will allow contractor personnel to perform on advanced phases of this project as set forth by DCSA and MCSC in order to gain access to classified information pertaining to the national defense of the United States and its allies; this will be an inherent requirement. The selected company will be required to safeguard classified material during the advanced phases of this contract IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), which can be found at Title 32, Part 2004.20 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

SBIR/STTR 은 미국 중소기업만 지원할 수 있습니다(Small Business Act 법정 요건). • 계열사를 포함해 상시 종업원 500명 이하 • 미국 시민 또는 영주권자 1인 이상이 50%를 초과해 직접 소유·지배 • 미국 내 사업장을 두고 주로 미국 내에서 사업을 영위할 것 • 수행책임자(PI)의 주된 근무처가 신청 기업일 것 출처: https://www.sbir.gov/faq/eligibility-requirements

Primary country

🇺🇸 United States

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None

Foreign companies

No

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Required

Location condition

미국 내 사업장을 두고 미국 시민·영주권자가 50%를 초과해 소유한 중소기업만 신청할 수 있습니다(법정 요건).

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2026.11.06

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2026.11.06

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