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Infrared Focal Plane Arrays

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DARPA-SN-26-94Federal

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

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

VA

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DARPA-SN-26-94.pdf

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PostedJul 17

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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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.

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Security Policy Interpretation and Advisory ServicesThe contract for Security Policy Interpretation and Advisory Services seeks expert support to interpret and apply Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies, ensuring precise and compliant implementation across sensitive operations. The work is subcontracted under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and requires deep familiarity with national security frameworks, classification protocols, and intelligence safeguarding standards. Performance is centered in Arlington, Virginia, with the deadline for submissions set for July 24, 2026, and the contract opportunity posted on July 10, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating management consulting services, and is designed to support high-level policy alignment within DoD and intelligence ecosystems, though no set-aside type or specific organization requirements are specified. The task demands a high degree of technical expertise and clearance, with no contact information provided publicly through the listing.

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