DIU: Long-range visual observation system CSO

Due Date: 14 March 2021 Description: The Department of Defense seeks a long-range, integrated multi-spectrum camera system, computer vision, and edge compute capability for detection, identification, observation, and warning. The solution must be capable of tracking and identifying objects (e.g. aircraft and vehicles) in real-time from distances of 30 nautical miles or more. Intended use cases will require day, night, and all-weather functionality.

Category

Opportunity

DoD Communities of Interest

Sensors

Subject

Long-range visual observation system CSO

Due Date

14 March 2021

Government Organization

DIU

Description
The Department of Defense seeks a long-range, integrated multi-spectrum camera system, computer vision, and edge compute capability for detection, identification, observation, and warning.

The solution must be capable of tracking and identifying objects (e.g. aircraft and vehicles) in real-time from distances of 30 nautical miles or more. Intended use cases will require day, night, and all-weather functionality.

Proposed solutions should include automated analytic functions -- such as image enhancement, object recognition, bandwidth reduction, or other functionality -- ideally through on-device or edge compute analysis. These functionalities should be governed by a common user interface and aid operators’ ability to quickly detect and classify objects of interest.

The proposed solution, if successful, should be capable of integrating with third-party systems such as visual warning systems, additional optics, software analytics, etc. Finally, the solution should transmit data securely using open-source, non-proprietary formats.

Given the range of capabilities sought by the Department, teaming between hardware companies (e.g. specializing in edge-compute or multispectral camera systems) and software companies (e.g. specializing in computer vision or multispectral analysis) is highly encouraged.

Product Requirements (see link below for specifications)

Teaming is Encouraged

Preference will be given to submissions that present a comprehensive and compelling solution to the entire AOI. Proposals should identify whether the submitter will employ subcontractors and, if so, which companies for which capabilities.

Website

https://www.diu.mil/work-with-us/submit-solution/PROJ01455