Enhanced Night Vision in eyeglass form factors (ENVision)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks innovative research proposals through January 2022 under solicitation number HR001121S0013 to develop enhanced direct-view night vision capabilities in eyeglass form factors. Proposals are sought to investigate new approaches for night vision technologies that provide measurable progress toward enabling direct vision of multiple infrared bands through a common aperture with wide field of view in an eyeglass form factor. Selections will be made based on scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and cost realism. The submission deadline for abstracts is February 2, 2021 and March 23, 2021 for full proposals.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. It involves research related to night vision devices under NAICS code 541715 and PSC code R408. The program comprises two technical areas to be addressed over two phases spanning 48 months with interim metrics to be met for torque, bandwidth, field of view, and resolution. Resulting awards will be in the form of procurement contracts or Other Transaction Agreements for continued research and prototype development toward the goal of revolutionizing direct-view night vision capabilities.