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Infrared Focal Plane Array (FPA) Design & Fabrication

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Federal

Response Deadline08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

334418 - Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedJul 17

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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Design, simulation, and fabrication of cooled and uncooled infrared focal plane arrays for 3–14 μm wavelengths, including staring and scanning configurations.

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