Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The DoD’s CBD SBIR program is seeking an integrated deployable microsensor for chemical threat detection that can provide early warning of chemical warfare agents and pharmaceutical-based agents. The work calls for a low SWaP-C sensor that can be distributed and networked, with development progressing from a breadboard prototype to a higher-fidelity prototype and then to integrated sensor arrays and small-run manufacturing. Key technical targets include near real-time detection in vapor or aerosol form, self-calibration, continuous operation in complex environments, networked data transmission, a total system mass under 250 grams, a diameter no greater than 5 centimeters, and at least 24 hours of operation on a single charge. The solicitation is CBD254-007 under solicitation number 25.4, with applications due May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, and the topic opens on April 13, 2026.