SBIR / STTR #DTRA254-P005

DTRA SBIR Solicitation for Novel WMD Detection Technologies Using General-Purpose Sensors

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking innovative small business proposals under its SBIR program to develop novel technologies for detecting and countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and related threats. - Government Buyer: - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), SBIR/STTR Program Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of technologies to detect radiological or nuclear threats - Solutions must leverage signals from general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly-available data sources - Emphasis on using non-specialized sensors such as microphones, cameras, motion detectors, and passive infrared sensors - Phased program structure: - Phase I: Feasibility study and proposed course of action for prototype development (up to $200,000, 7 months) - Phase II: Prototype build and testing (up to $1,200,000, 24 months) - Phase III: Technology refinement for broader mission and dual-use applications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open-topic, technology-agnostic solicitation (no specific OEMs or vendors named) - Strict compliance with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) - Cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204.7012) - Disclosure of foreign affiliations - Discretionary Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) available for both phases - Locations: - DTRA Headquarters, Ft. Belvoir, VA - Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM

Description

This solicitation seeks novel technologies with commercial and national security applications to detect radiological or nuclear threats using signals from general-purpose military hardware, commercially-available devices, and publicly-available data sources. The focus is on leveraging non-specialized sensors such as microphones, cameras, motion detectors, and passive infrared sensors to detect weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats. Phase I involves identifying feasible use cases and providing a course of action for prototype development. Phase II focuses on building and testing a prototype, while Phase III aims to refine the technology for broader mission applicability and dual-use applications.

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