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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) is issuing an SBIR/STTR Opportunity (SBO) inviting submissions of innovative research concepts in the techni... The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) is issuing an SBIR/STTR Opportunity (SBO) inviting submissions of innovative research concepts in the technical domains of Battle Space, Electronics, and Sensors. In particular, DARPA is interested in understanding the feasibility of a wearable laser sensor that can rapidly detect laser irradiation day and night and rapidly alert the wearer of lasing. A desirable system would have low SWaP (size, weight, and power), act as a stand-alone sensor, and be used as a wearable sensor. The system must have very low weight and volume; detect and alert of lasing in real time; and detect laser illumination over the visible to shortwave infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (450-1600 nm target wave band). The system goal is for the wearable detection system to be 100 grams (g) or less and be powered by a rechargeable Conformal Wearable Battery, or CWB, that is less than 1.5 kg (to include wires and connectors) and can power the system for 72-hours of continuous operations. The wearable system must be comfortable to wear and be easily integrated into existing military use headgear. This SBO is issued under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for SBIR/STTR, HR001120S0019. All proposals in response to the technical area(s) described herein will be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided under HR001120S0019, found here: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/b8abeb02f16a4450b2c2f859fc00c177/view. This SBO will open for proposals on April 23, 2020 and close on May 26, 2020.