Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the detection of weapons of mass destruction and related threats by leveraging existing, non-specialized sensors already deployed on military platforms and commercial devices. Rather than relying on costly and time-intensive development of new hardware, this initiative encourages the novel use of common sensors such as microphones, cameras, motion detectors, and passive infrared systems to identify the storage, movement, or use of WMD materials and delivery systems. The goal is to exploit signals from widely available equipment to overcome limitations posed by the narrow commercial market for radiological and nuclear detection technology. This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR program, restricting eligibility to small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The NAICS code 541715 applies, indicating a focus on research and development in physical sciences. The notice was posted on August 5, 2026, with proposals due by August 26, 2026, and is issued under solicitation number DTR26TZ05-NP001. All performance is expected to occur within the United States, and the opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.