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Infrared Focal Plane Arrays

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DARPA-SN-26-94Federal

Submission Closed08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking information on the current state of infrared focal plane arrays and alternative technologies operating in the 3 to 14 micrometer wavelength range, with a focus on both staring and scanning configurations for advanced sensing applications across terrestrial, maritime, air, and space platforms. The request aims to evaluate key performance parameters including FPA size, number of systems required, and total procurement cost to understand trade-offs between area coverage, capability, and affordability. This is not a solicitation for proposals or funding; it is purely a market research effort to inform potential future program development by gathering data on industry capabilities, emerging innovations, and technical benchmarks. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, and should be directed to the designated point of contact at [email hidden]. The notice was posted on July 17, 2026, under the NAICS code 541715 and is administered by the Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia. While no contract awards are anticipated as a result of this inquiry, the collected insights will support strategic planning for next-generation infrared sensor systems that could be incorporated into future DARPA initiatives. All submissions will be used solely for research and analysis purposes, with no obligation on the part of the government to proceed with procurement based on the responses received.

General Info

DARPA seeks market data on infrared focal plane arrays for 3–14 μm sensing across air, land, sea, and space platforms.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Set-Aside

NONE

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DARPA-SN-26-94 Infrared Focal Plane Arrays RFI

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 17

special-notice

Response DeadlineAug 14

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Submission Closed

08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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BAA Coordinator

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Full Description

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.