Advanced Stand-Off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) RFP

Description: U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) issued SBIR/STTR Topic SOC26BZ04-DV004 seeking development of passive, stand-off detection capabilities to detect and identify high-risk concealed materials (radiological, chemical, biological, energetic, or threat-associated components) without requiring physical access, line-of-sight, or active emissions. The topic targets field-deployable, miniaturized, ruggedized systems transitionable to Special Operations Forces use, and is structured as a Direct-to-Phase-II / Phase II SBIR effort requiring a feasibility study and a path to prototype demonstration. The solicitation highlights export-control (ITAR/EAR) constraints and restrictions on foreign nationals and notes potential dual-use applications (DHS/DOE/NNSA/first responders and law enforcement).