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

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    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 primary objective is to develop technologies that utilize signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, and publicly accessible data sources to detect radiological, nuclear, chemical, and biological threats, thereby reducing reliance on bespoke sensors. This initiative is crucial for addressing the challenges of timely and cost-effective development of military hardware in a limited commercial market for WMD detection equipment. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is currently in the pre-release phase, with the open date set for November 19, 2025, and applications due by December 10, 2025. For more information, please visit the DOD SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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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.
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