The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $1.78M cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Spectral Sciences, Inc., a small business based in Burlington, Massachusetts, for Phase II development of a Compact, Attritable, Midwave Hyperspectral Imager (CAM-HSI) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. This contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, commenced on June 24, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 24, 2027. The CAM-HSI represents a continuation of innovative research into hyperspectral imaging technology, building upon findings and prototypes developed during the Phase I effort. Hyperspectral imagers provide critical capabilities for defense and reconnaissance applications by capturing imagery across multiple spectral bands, enabling enhanced target identification, material characterization, and remote sensing analysis.
Spectral Sciences has demonstrated substantial expertise in hyperspectral imaging systems and advanced sensing technologies through its extensive portfolio of SBIR and STTR contracts with defense agencies including AFRL, the Naval Air Warfare Center, and the Missile Defense Agency. The Phase II effort will focus on maturing the CAM-HSI technology toward operational viability, likely addressing engineering challenges, performance optimization, and transition pathways relevant to Air Force platforms and missions. As a recognized innovator in spectroscopy and remote sensing, Spectral Sciences is well-positioned to deliver the technical development required under this contract, leveraging its established capabilities in sensor design, modeling, and analysis tools to advance compact, attritable hyperspectral imaging capabilities for the Air Force.
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