Low Cost Infrared Seeker

SBIR · Phase: BOTH · Topic MDA27BZ02-DV001 · Solicitation 27.BZ

Develop a cost-effective IR interceptor seeker through methods such as novel material development, advanced manufacturing and/or scalability, novel commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration, or other innovations that could reduce costs and maintain acceptable seeker performance. Both full seeker solutions and novel seeker components (focal plane array, readout integrated circuit, cooling system, telescope optics, etc.) are acceptable so long as cost savings are explicitly quantified in the proposal. A "full seeker" solution should include: Cover (if applicable), telescope assembly/ optical system (lenses, mirrors, filters, etc.), the IR sensor (filter, Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs) Readout Integrated Circuit, cooling systems (if applicable, etc.), gimbal system (as applicable), signal processing electronics, and the Final seeker production cost should be less than $150,000 for objective cost or less than $250,000 for threshold. Proposed solutions should be amenable to repeatable high throughput production processes. Proposal should include a plan for demonstration of seeker performance in a ground test facility. Additionally, proposers should identify the threat type(s) (ballistic, hypersonic, cruise missile, etc.) that are relevant to the proposed technology, and any assumptions made concerning the technology or its integration into the missile defense system should be explicitly referenced.

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

Also eligible

None

Foreign companies

No

Local entity

Required

Location condition

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

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Last fetched

2026.11.06

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2026.11.06

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