Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats - Open Topic
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, a Department of Defense agency, is seeking SBIR solutions under DTRA254-P005 to advance technologies for detecting chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related threats. The core need is for novel methods that can detect the storage, transfer, or use of WMD and related materials or delivery systems by using signals from existing general-purpose military hardware, commercially available devices, or public data sources rather than bespoke sensors. Phase I focuses on identifying at least one feasible use case and producing a proof of study with a final report and proposed course of action, while Phase II would develop and test a model or prototype with relevant modifications, scenarios, data, and objective assessment. The solicitation opens April 13, 2026 and closes at 4:00 PM ET on May 13, 2026, with submissions due through the DoD SBIR/STTR topics site.