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HSARPA Solicitations

The Homeland Security Advanced Research Project Agency currently has several active Solicitations on a broad range of topics. More information on current solicitations is available at the HSARPA Solicitations Portal at: www.hsarpabaa.com.

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DHS HSARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Solicitations

The DHS SBIR 7.1 solicitation was posted on Fed Biz Opps on April 4, 2007. 

Abstract: The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 7.1 Solicitation is seeking Phase I proposals from the small business community. The solicitation includes 10 topic descriptions that address research area needs throughout both the Science and Technology Directorate and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). The topic descriptions cover chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives, command  control and interoperability; human factors, infrastructure protection/geophysical, and borders and maritime security.

Additional information on the DHS SBIR Program.

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Nuclear Detection Research

Recognizing the risks associated with the potential use of a nuclear weapon within the United States, the Department of Homeland Security has integrated all nuclear detection research, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, and operational support into a single office, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). DNDO will develop a global nuclear detection architecture; conduct research and development; and acquire and support the deployment of domestic nuclear detection systems.

Business Opportunities

All opportunities can be found on Fed Biz Opps

Office of Assessments (OA)

  • A — Advanced Technology Demonstration for Intelligent Personal Radiation Locator (IPRL)

Office of Systems Development and Acquisition (OSDA)

  • 58 — Human Portable Radiation Detection System (HPRDS)
  • A — Cargo Advanced Automated Radiography System (CAARS)

Office of Transformational Research and Development (OTRD)

Direct all business inquiries to DNDOInfo@dhs.gov

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DHS funded awards through the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG)

The DHS S&T Directorate has been coordinating research and development projects to combat terrorism with the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). Several DHS-funded tasks addressing DHS S&T requirements were recently funded through TSWG. A summary of selected contract awards funded by DHS is available on the HSARPA Solicitations Portal at www.hsarpabaa.com. For additional information on the TSWG Program, please visit the TSWG Website: http://www.tswg.gov/tswg/home/home.htm.

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HSARPA Mailing Lists

HSARPA plans to issue several solicitations over the next few months. In an effort to streamline the distribution of announcements, HSARPA has established a set of email distribution lists. By joining a HSARPA email list you will receive meeting and solicitation announcements specific to each technical area.  If you would like to join an email list please visit the mailing list website.

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This page was last modified on July 31, 2007