Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats - Open Topic
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, within the Department of Defense, is seeking SBIR solutions under DTRA254-P005 to advance technologies for detecting, deterring, and defeating WMD threats, with emphasis on radiological and nuclear detection. The effort calls for novel approaches that use signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, or public data sources rather than bespoke WMD-specific sensors. Phase I is intended to identify at least one feasible use case and produce a proof of study with a final report and proposed path to a prototype or model, while Phase II focuses on building and testing a model or prototype and delivering test data, outcomes, and an objective assessment. The topic is in pre-release, is scheduled to open on April 15, 2026, and is due May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.