Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ06-DV024
DARPA SBIR Pre-Release: Networked New World Screwworm Detection, Identification, and Surveillance System
Buyer
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
DPA26BZ06-DV024
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a DARPA SBIR pre-release seeking innovative solutions for a networked New World Screwworm detection, identification, and surveillance system. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Defense - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors are named; DARPA is the primary agency - Products/Services Requested: - Networked New World Screwworm detection, identification, and surveillance system - Real-time, autonomous, low-power device - Improved lure and trap design - Multi-sensor detection hardware - Remote communications capability - Minimum 3 months battery life - Prototype development, testing, and scaling - System demonstration at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must operate unattended in rugged, remote regions - Adherence to SBIR program guidelines - Electronic proposal submission via DSIP portal - Milestone-based deliverables over 24 months - Focus on livestock protection and biosecurity along U.S. borders - System must be scalable and low maintenance - Additional Related Topics (from SBIR attachment): - High-altitude airborne geologic sensing - Noninvasive hemorrhage detection - AI behavior benchmarking - Casualty prediction software - Autonomous chemical triage - ICU-in-a-Box autonomous life support - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are listed; the focus is on R&D services and prototype development.
Description
This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program by DARPA focused on the detection, identification, and surveillance of the New World Screwworm. It involves developing a networked system for these purposes. The solicitation includes instructions and a preface document for proposal submission. The response deadline for proposals is March 20, 2023.