Domestic Alternatives for Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging Sensors

The Department of War is seeking domestic alternative materials for electro-optic and infrared imaging sensors due to export restrictions on critical materials like germanium and gallium.

DEPT OF THE NAVY


General
Open (active)
N001641990001
Jun 29, 2026 04:00 PM
Jun 10, 2026 12:44 PM
Request for Information (RFI)
Federal
Contact
Lacie Axsom
+18123817146
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking to identify and establish domestic alternative materials for electro-optic (EO) and infrared (IR) video imaging sensors. Current EO/IR systems heavily rely on materials such as germanium and gallium, which are subject to increasingly stringent export regulations from China, impacting their availability and cost in the United States. This solicitation aims to find domestic alternatives to mitigate these supply chain risks for critical materials used in SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR spectral bands. This effort is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness and technological independence of the DoW's surveillance, situational awareness, and targeting systems that utilize these advanced optical components.

Classification Codes
NAICS334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC5980Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware
Smart Codes
electro-optic sensorsinfrared imagingdomestic material alternatives
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