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This contract focuses on supporting research and development as well as prototyping efforts in cutting-edge technology areas including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biometrics, cybersecurity, and chemical agent detection. The objective is to advance the mission goals of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate by providing innovative solutions and technologies that enhance national security capabilities. Specifically, this subcontract, titled "Advanced Technology Research and Prototyping," falls under the NAICS code 541721, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract is managed by the Science and Technology Acquisition Division within DHS, though details such as the location of performance and specific points of contact are not provided. Posted in June 2026, this initiative plays a strategic role in developing technologies critical to homeland security challenges, leveraging advanced research to bolster capabilities in areas vital to threat detection and resilience.

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Support advanced R&D and prototyping in quantum computing, AI, biometrics, cybersecurity for DHS.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

NAICS

541721

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FY26-0108.

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PostedJun 4

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

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Support R&D and prototyping in quantum computing, AI/ML, biometrics, cybersecurity, and chemical agent detection to advance DHS S&T mission objectives.

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