Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense’s CBD branch is seeking SBIR solutions for integrated deployable microsensors that provide early warning of chemical threats. The effort calls for low-SWaP-C sensors that can detect nerve and blister agents and pharmaceutical-based agents in vapor or aerosol form, feed high-density data to mission command systems, and support distributed, networked use across the battlespace. The program progresses from a Phase I breadboard prototype to a Phase II higher-fidelity prototype and Phase III integration and small-run manufacturing, with requirements including self-calibration, continuous network connectivity, operation in complex environments, and strict size, weight, and performance limits. The solicitation is open under CBD254-007 with an application due date of May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the source is the DoD SBIR/STTR topics portal.