SBIR / STTR #CBD254-009

DoD SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Chemical and Biological Defense Technologies

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, is seeking innovative research and development solutions from small businesses for advanced chemical and biological defense technologies under the SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) - Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO CBD) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for: - PFAS-free, regenerable particulate filtration systems for military respirators - Novel SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) sampling tickets for chemical/biological threat detection - Integrated, deployable microsensors for real-time chemical detection - Far forward, on-demand manufacturing of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) sensors - Tactical chemical and biological visualization tools, including augmented reality and sensor visualization - Shelf-stable nucleic acid synthesis reagents for field diagnostics - Expeditionary biologics-on-demand (BOND) systems for point-of-care protein production - Microphysiological systems (MAGPIE) for vaccine evaluation and immune response modeling - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; requirements are topic-based and focus on R&D deliverables - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be suitable for military operational environments, including extended wear, field deployability, and ruggedization - Compliance with SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 - Disclosure of foreign nationals involved in the project - Adherence to DoD SBIR program instructions - Open to both Phase I (typically up to 6 months) and Direct to Phase II (up to 24 months) proposals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, specifically under the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). It seeks proposals for research and development related to tactical chemical and biological (CB) visualization technologies, which may involve communications or command and control systems. The program aims to improve defensive capabilities against chemical and biological threats and transition innovative technologies to the Joint Force and commercial sector. The solicitation includes detailed instructions and a preface document, with a response deadline of July 9, 2023.

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