Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

A -- SOURCES ARE BEING SOUGHT FOR DETECTOR TECHNOLOGY TO LASER RADAR POC Code 5630, Raymond Patten E-MAIL: synopsis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil, synopsis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is interested in identifying detector technology applicable to laser radar. NRL is in the process of constructing architectural concepts for application in Naval Systems. Industrial sources are encouraged to identify state-of-the-art technology that fulfill mission requirements, so that future specifications are not limited by low performance architecture. The mission requirements include an image intensified, parallel output, anod array sensitive in the spectral range from visible to 1064 nm. Minimum requirements include at least 10 X 10 array, no more than 1.8 mm anode-to-anode center spacing, form factor at least 90%, response time no greater than 1.0 nanoseconds, responsivity of at least 40,000 amps/watt, dark count rate no more than 100/sec/anode, and a gain of at least one million. Respondees should identify current technology, and improvement requiring modest investment of R&D. Responses shall include two copies of the requested information, and are due nolater than 45 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and should be no longer than 15 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted or proprietary data must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed approval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bids (IFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement or payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Send information to ATTN: Raymond Patten; Code 5630; Applied Optics Branch; 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326 (0282)

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