Army surveys industry for expertise in hyperspectral imaging sensors for unmanned aircraft and satellites
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – U.S. Army electro-optics experts are surveying industry to find companies able to design and build hyperspectral imaging sensors for common uncrewed aircraft and satellites.
Officials of the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., issued a sources-sought notice (W56KGU25R0100) on Monday for the Hyperspectral Imaging Capability project.
The Army Contracting Command issued this notice on behalf of the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Detailed spectral information
Hyperspectral imaging captures detailed spectral information about an object or scene by dividing light into hundreds or thousands of narrow contiguous bands across the electromagnetic spectrum. This helps analyze spectral signatures of different materials and objects, to reveal subtle differences not visible to the naked eye.
Hyperspectral imaging, for example, can detect differences between undisturbed soil, and dirt that has been dug-up recently, which could indicate the presence of hidden explosives.
Hyperspectral imaging wavebands of interest include visible to short-wave infrared, and longwave infrared. Army experts will evaluate responses based on size, weight, and power (SWAP); sensor performance;; quantum efficiency and resolution; and system maturity, stabilization, and integration issues.
Additional details on technical specifications, operational altitudes, and sensor performance metrics involve controlled unclassified information. Those with proper security clearances may request these details by email to the Army's Hanh Dinh at [email protected].
This notice to conduct market research to find companies with expertise in hyperspectral imaging for future procurement programs.
Companies interested should email responses no later than 28 May 2028 to the Army's Hanh Dinh at [email protected].
Email questions or concerns to Hanh Dinh at [email protected], or Alex Brown at [email protected]. More information is online at https://sam.gov/opp/849ee06a842246558df64b22a4efcdec/view.
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