Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats - Open Topic
ID: DTRA254-P005Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats - Open Topic

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DTRA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking innovative solutions through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to enhance the detection of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and related threats. The objective is to develop novel technologies that utilize existing general-purpose military hardware or commercially available devices to detect WMD threats without relying on specialized sensors. This initiative is crucial for improving national security capabilities in a landscape where the commercial market for detection equipment is limited. The opportunity includes multiple phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a proof of concept, while Phase II involves building and testing a prototype. The solicitation is currently in the pre-release stage, with an open date of January 7, 2026, and a close date of January 28, 2026. Interested parties can find more information and apply through the DOD SBIR website.

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    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking novel technologies to detect radiological or nuclear threats without specialized sensors. The objective is to utilize signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly available data. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with developing new military hardware and the limited commercial market for WMD detection equipment. The RFP is divided into three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying a feasible use case and developing a course of action for prototyping; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial applications. The technology developed under this topic is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) restrictions.
    1762387305358.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting radiological or nuclear threats. The objective is to develop solutions that utilize signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and public data sources, rather than bespoke sensors. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the cost and time of developing new military hardware for WMD detection, particularly given the limited commercial market for specialized equipment. The technology is subject to ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement. Phase I focuses on identifying a feasible use case and developing a course of action for prototyping. Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype. Phase III aims to refine the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial dual-use applications.
    1762560121210.pdf
    The DTRA254-P005 Open Topic seeks novel technologies for detecting radiological and nuclear threats without specialized sensors. Instead, it proposes using signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly available data sources. The initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the cost and time required to develop new military hardware for WMD detection, especially given the limited commercial market for such equipment. The project is structured in three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action for prototyping; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial applications. This technology is subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement.
    1762646513738.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Defense's Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and related threats. The objective is to develop solutions that can identify radiological or nuclear threats using existing general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly available data, rather than specialized WMD sensors. The RFP emphasizes solutions with both commercial and national security applications. The project is structured in three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying a feasible use case and developing a course of action for a prototype; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial dual-use applications. This technology is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) controls.
    1762819318222.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking novel technologies for the detection and warning of radiological or nuclear threats. The objective is to utilize existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and publicly available data sources to detect Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) without requiring specialized sensors. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the timelines and costs of developing new military hardware and the limited commercial market for WMD detection equipment. The RFP is divided into three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action for prototyping; Phase II involves building and testing a prototype or model; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial applications. The technology developed under this topic is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR).
    1762905703025.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting radiological or nuclear threats. The objective is to develop solutions that utilize signals from general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and publicly available data sources, eliminating the need for specialized WMD sensors. This initiative addresses the challenges of developing and producing new military hardware for WMD detection. Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action for prototyping. Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype. Phase III aims to refine the technology for broader applicability, including dual-use applications for defense, government, and commercial sectors. The technology is subject to ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement.
    1762992129601.pdf
    The DTRA254-P005 Open Topic seeks novel technologies for detecting Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and related threats without specialized sensors. The objective is to utilize signals from general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly available data sources for detection of radiological or nuclear threats. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the timelines and costs of developing new military hardware for WMD detection, particularly given the limited commercial market for such equipment. The project is structured in three phases: Phase I will identify feasible use cases and propose a development course; Phase II will focus on building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III will refine the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial applications. The technology is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR).
    1763078525556.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and related threats. The objective is to develop solutions that can detect radiological or nuclear threats using existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and publicly available data sources, rather than specialized WMD sensors. The RFP emphasizes technologies applicable to chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological defense. It outlines a three-phase development process: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and proposing a development course; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial dual-use applications. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the cost and timeline of developing new military hardware for WMD detection, especially given the limited commercial market for such equipment. The technology developed under this topic is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), requiring disclosure of any foreign national involvement.
    1763164917441.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for the detection of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and related threats. The objective is to develop solutions that can detect radiological, nuclear, chemical, and biological threats using signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and publicly available data sources, rather than bespoke sensors. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the timelines and costs of developing new military hardware and the limited commercial market for WMD detection equipment. The RFP outlines a three-phase development process: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action for a prototype; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial dual-use applications. The technology developed under this topic is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) restrictions.
    1763337717312.pdf
    The DTRA254-P005 "Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats - Open Topic" seeks innovative solutions for detecting radiological or nuclear threats without specialized sensors. This initiative, part of federal government RFPs, aims to leverage signals from general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and public data sources to overcome challenges associated with developing new WMD detection equipment. The project is restricted under ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement. Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action for prototyping. Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype to detect WMDs. Phase III will refine the technology for broader mission support and explore dual-use applications for defense, governmental, and commercial sectors. This effort by the Department of Defense aims to enhance Joint Force capabilities in deterring, detecting, and defeating weapons of mass destruction.
    1763510524414.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting radiological or nuclear threats. The objective is to develop solutions that utilize signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, or publicly available data sources, rather than requiring specialized sensors. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the timelines and costs of developing new military hardware for WMD detection. The RFP is divided into three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and proposing a development course of action; Phase II involves building a model or prototype to test the proposed technology; and Phase III refines the technology for broader mission support and explores dual-use applications for defense, governmental, and commercial sectors. The technology is restricted under ITAR/EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement.
    1763769708288.pdf
    DTRA254-P005 is an open topic Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeking novel technologies for detecting radiological or nuclear threats. The objective is to develop solutions that utilize existing general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and publicly available data sources for detection, rather than specialized sensors. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the cost and timelines of developing new military hardware and the limited commercial market for WMD detection equipment. The RFP outlines three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action; Phase II involves building a model or prototype for testing; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial applications. The technology developed under this topic is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR).
    1764968594250.pdf
    The DTRA254-P005 Open Topic seeks novel technologies for detecting radiological and nuclear threats without specialized sensors, utilizing signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercial devices, and public data. This initiative aims to overcome challenges associated with the cost and timeline of developing new military hardware for WMD detection. The project is structured in three phases: Phase I focuses on identifying feasible use cases and developing a course of action; Phase II involves building and testing a model or prototype; and Phase III refines the technology for broader defense, governmental, and commercial dual-use applications. The technology is subject to ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of any foreign national involvement.
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