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A -- Instantaneous Bio-Aerosol Detector Systems (IBADS)

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HSSCHQ-04-I-0418Federal

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The contract focuses on the development and advancement of rapid bio-aerosol sensors as part of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to enhance Detect-to-Protect system architectures. These systems aim to quickly and accurately detect bio-aerosol threats, enabling timely protective measures to safeguard individuals and critical infrastructure. Initiated in 2003, earlier programs such as the Biological Automated Network System (BAND) and the Rapid Automated Biological Identification System (RABIS) laid the groundwork for continuous and highly sensitive bio-aerosol monitoring. The current initiative, called Instantaneous Bio-Aerosol Detector Systems (IBADS), seeks to build on these advancements by emphasizing four critical sensor metrics: sensitivity, false positive rate, detection confidence, and response time, with a priority on achieving very rapid response times without compromising the other performance indicators. Scheduled to begin in early fiscal year 2005, subject to funding, the IBADS program will complement existing systems and broaden the range of detection technologies available to the Department of Homeland Security. This contract represents a call for input from the technical community to refine the program’s structure and encourage innovative approaches to rapid bio-aerosol detection. It invites potential bidders to engage in early discussions to explore solutions that address these technical challenges, signaling a collaborative and forward-looking effort to enhance national bio-threat detection capabilities. The initiative underscores DHS’s commitment to developing highly effective, reliable, and fast-acting bio-aerosol detection systems aimed at improving homeland security measures.

General Info

Contract to develop rapid, sensitive bio-aerosol sensors for DHS's homeland security detection systems.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contract Administration Svcs Division

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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NONE

Documents

20040629153206.zip

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contract Administration Svcs Division

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contract Administration Svcs Division

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Homeland Security Research Advanced Projects Agency (HSARPA) seeks to develop, test and transition the next generation of rapid bio-aerosol sensors for use in Detect-to-Protect system architectures. Detect-to-Protect systems will require rapid, high-confidence detection and confirmation of a bio-aerosol threat in order to enable advanced strategies to protect individuals from exposure and reduce contamination of critical infrastructure.In September of 2003, HSARPA initiated two critical bio-sensor development initiatives under the Detection Systems for Biological and Chemical Countermeasures (DSBCC) Program (RA03-01). The Biological Automated Network System (BAND) and the Rapid Automated Biological Identification System (RABIS) initiated under RA03-01 will provide for a cost effective, robust capability for continuous monitoring for a broad range of potential bio-aerosol threats with very high sensitivity and specificity. Under the IBADS initiative we will focus on four key sensor system metrics: Sensitivity, False Positive Rate, Detection Confidence (Pd), and Response Time - with a particular focus on very short Response Times while still maintaining the best possible combination of the other key metrics. The new sensor systems developed under an IBADS program described in this draft solicitation would complement the BAND and RABIS systems providing the Department of Homeland Security a full range of potential bio-aerosol detection technologies. We anticipate initiating the IBADS in early FY05 subject to the availability of future funding for this priority. A future IBADS program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which would follow from this Draft Statement of Work for Comment (DSWC), would solicit research in novel approaches to rapid bio-aerosol sensors. The purpose of this early DSWC is to invite the technical community to provide specific comment to HSARPA on the structure and content of a new program initiative in this area and to encourage potential bidders to engage in early technical discussions with HSARPA with regards to potential technical solutions to these challenges. For additional information see either the attached pdf or www.hsarpabaa.com.

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