OPEN TOPIC - Expeditionary Biologics-on-Demand (BOND)
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on the development of an OPEN TOPIC - Expeditionary Biologics-on-Demand (BOND) system. The primary objective is to create a portable, high-performance system for on-demand protein production that maximizes purity, potency, and quality through advanced automation, machine learning, and real-time analytics. This initiative aims to enhance medical countermeasure capabilities and supply chain resilience by enabling localized production of biologics, similar to the transformative impact of 3D printing in manufacturing. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is currently in the pre-release phase, with the open date set for March 11, 2026, and a close date of April 1, 2026. For further details, applicants can visit the official DOD SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.