The Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) seeks submissions for its 2025 Warfighter Engagements, focusing on science and technology (S&T) developments to enhance the Joint Force's capabilities in chem/bio-contested environments. JSTO aims to facilitate early integration of S&T into defense strategies through three key initiatives. First, confirming operational requirements and exploring the utility of technology concepts. Second, providing warfighter feedback on the form, fit, and function of maturing prototypes. Third, conducting threat-relevant demonstrations to assess groupings of S&T prototypes. For submissions, create or select a Vulcan Scout Card, providing details on the technology, its category, and readiness levels. Additionally, answer collection-specific questions on the technology's characteristics and previous engagements. The submission process requires registering on the Vulcan platform, with separate instructions for industry and government affiliates. Key dates include the April 2025 Chemical Biological Operational Analysis (CBOA) and June 2025 Tenacious Dragon 3 events.

The government seeks innovative solutions for detecting, protecting against, and mitigating chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) threats. The primary focus is on enhancing the capabilities of military operations in CBRN-contested environments. This involves understanding CBR threats, ensuring force protection, and rapidly responding to mitigate the effects of such attacks. Several specific areas require attention, including real-time detection technologies, forward diagnostics, and medical countermeasures. The goal is to strengthen the military's ability to operate effectively in these hazardous scenarios. Protective equipment that integrates physiological monitoring, decontamination solutions, and collective protection measures are vital. Additionally, the government seeks methods for rapid mitigation, contamination mapping, and reconstitution following a CBRN incident. Particular operational scenarios are outlined, such as movement and maneuver, named area of interest (NAI) operations, and unmanned aerial/ground vehicle operations, each presenting specific challenges and requirements. The medical aspect emphasizes portable diagnostic testing, environmental sampling, and physiological monitoring to detect and manage CBR exposures promptly. While the focus is on enhancing CBRN readiness by FY25, the government encourages submissions for prototypes and innovative solutions that advance their ability to defend against such threats. The RFP welcomes diverse approaches to ensure the military's resilience and lethality in the face of evolving CBR dangers.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks information from industry and academic partners for a 2025 Warfighter Engagement series. The aim is to accelerate the development of chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) defense technologies. The agency wants to identify innovative solutions for experimentation and user feedback in controlled scenarios. This Request for Information seeks participants for three events: Chemical Biological Operational Analysis (CBOA), a Concept Tent exhibition, and the Tenacious Dragon 3 (TD3) Advanced Technology Demonstration. The focus is on understanding, protecting against, and mitigating CBR threats. For CBOA, ruggedized prototypes or models are required, while the Concept Tent exhibition accepts early-stage concepts. The TD3 ATD targets more mature developmental prototypes. All submissions must address one capability area: Understand, Protect, or Mitigate. Selection criteria include relevance to military operations, technical maturity, and breadth of application. The deadline for submissions is December 12th, 2024, with an interim cutoff in September. Key dates include technology interviews in October–February and event execution in April and June 2025. Responses are voluntary, and the government does not commit to future contracting.