This solicitation closed on May 13, 2026
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Develop a compact, lightweight microsensor for rapid chemical threat detection across diverse operational environments. The deployable system enables real-time identification of chemical weapons agents through innovative sensing technologies, supporting enhanced situational awareness and mission command decision-making.
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Official Description
Design and fabricate a low SWaP-C microsensor that can be easily distributed across the battlespace would provide integrated early warning of chemical threats. A chemical threat microsensor will be designed to detect chemical weapons agents (nerve and blister classes) and pharmaceutical based agents in vapor and aerosol forms, in near real time. The sensor will maximize use of innovative sensing modalities to provide class-based, presumptive chemical threat detection in less than 10 minutes. The...
Change History
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Opportunity CBD254-007 no longer available
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Status changed from Open to Open
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
# Summary of Q&A Changes No changes detected. The PREVIOUS and UPDATED Q&A sections are identical. All four Q&As (Q1-Q4) and their answers remain unchanged.
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
# Q&A Changes Summary **New Question Added:** One new Q&A (Q1) addressing technical fit regarding use of wintergreen simulant data with credible path to target agent detection. Answer clarifies that while wintergreen proxy data alone is insufficient due to lack of structural similarity to CWAs, proposals may submit such data if accompanied by strong reasoning and viable path to CWA responsiveness. **Note:** Questions 2-4 in the updated section are identical to previous Q&A entries (Q1, Q2, Q3 respectively from the previous version), with no substantive changes to answers.
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
# Q&A Changes Summary **New Q&A Added (Q1):** Direct to Phase II eligibility clarified. CBD254-007 does **not** permit Direct to Phase II submissions—only Phase I proposals accepted. Accelerated Phase I periods not recommended; applicants must follow standard Phase I guidance per topic and CBD SBIR Instructions.
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
# Summary of Q&A Changes **New Questions Added:** - Q1: Two technical clarifications on Phase I requirements: - Whether breadboard prototype must meet final-system SWaP-C envelope (<250g, ≤5cm diameter, ≥24hr operation) or if compliance is deferred to Phase II - Whether Phase I network communication can use generic IP-based protocols (lab WiFi) or must comply with specific DoD data standards **No answers provided yet** for the new Q1 questions—marked as pending in updated version. **Previously answered questions retained** without modification (Q2-Q7 on disposability, sampling frequency, alarm reset, simulant chemicals, network architecture, detection distance, cost, and detection limits).
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
**No changes detected.** The Previous and Updated Q&A sections are identical. All 6 Q&A items and their answers remain unchanged.
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Status changed from Pre-Release to Open
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Close Date changed from 2026-03-04 to 2026-04-29
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Open Date changed from 2026-02-11 to 2026-04-01
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Close Date changed from 2026-02-25 to 2026-03-04
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Open Date changed from 2026-02-04 to 2026-02-11
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Close Date changed from 2026-02-11 to 2026-02-25
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Open Date changed from 2026-01-21 to 2026-02-04
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Close Date changed from 2026-02-04 to 2026-02-11
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Open Date changed from 2026-01-14 to 2026-01-21
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Q&A section updated
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Content updated: description, objective, phase_1_description, phase_2_description, phase_3_description
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Q&A section updated
Integrated Deployable Microsensors for Chemical Detection
Content updated: description, objective, phase_1_description, phase_2_description, phase_3_description
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