Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office Disruptor Day: Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions

The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office is seeking Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) solutions that can detect a secondary drone target in the background of a scene while actively observing a primary drone target. The solutions should be able to operate in both day and night scenarios, and in all weather conditions in a maritime environment. The Disruptor Day event will be held at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, and will combine a traditional industry day with a limited experiment on a unique Navy test range. Vendors are encouraged to submit whitepapers and participate in the virtual Q&A session prior to the event. • The EO/IR solution must demonstrate the capability to detect the secondary target drone at the fastest time possible, furthest range, highest frequency, longest duration, and with the lowest false target rate. • The primary target must be tracked continuously with at least a +/- 10 degree azimuth and elevation Field of Regard. • Participants are encouraged to record and return specific tracking data to the government following the experiment. • The Disruptor Day format is anticipated to allow each vendor an approximately 1-2-hour window to brief their products and perform their experiment.