Sample Preservation, Analysis, and Attribution (SPAA)
Seeking proposals that can address challenges associated with SPAA of hazardous chemical and biological (ChemBio) materials.
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This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals that can address challenges associated with sample surface collection/preservation, analysis and attribution (SPAA) of hazardous chemical and biological (ChemBio) materials. New technology options or technical approaches could ultimately help both the successful identification of material and directly/indirectly aid in bringing perpetrators to justice. As well as addressing this diverse set of technical requirements, one of the goals of the “SPAA” is to engage with a non-traditional ChemBio supplier base in order to yield innovative solutions. Up to £1 million is available to fund multiple innovations at Technology Readiness level (TRL) 2-4 to deliver fieldable prototypes/software (TRL6+) to support investigations into CB incidents. This includes sample collection all the way through to the tools used for identification and attribution. We are expecting to fund 3 to 4 proposals.
This competition is jointly funded by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the US Department of Defence (DOD), and will operate under an extant memorandum of understanding between both nations. Both the MOD and DOD will have equal rights of access to information submitted under this competition.
Competition key information
Submission deadline
12:00 Midday on Tuesday 30 April 2024 (BST)
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.
Total funding available
The total possible funding available for this competition is £1 million (excluding VAT), DASA expects to fund 3-4 proposals. However, DASA reserves the right to fund one outstanding bid up to £1 million (excluding VAT) that demonstrates value for money, provides high quality supporting evidence to deliver on the competition focus.
Supporting events
Dial-in session
19 March 2024 – A dial-in session providing further detail on the problem space and a chance to ask questions in an open forum. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page.
26 March 2024 – A series of 20 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page. Booking is on a first come first served basis.
11 April 2024 – A series of 20 minute one-to-one teleconference sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions. If you would like to participate, please register on the Eventbrite page. Booking is on a first come first served basis.
Last updated 8 April 2024 + show all updates
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Added another date for a 1-2-1 under the section 'supporting events'.
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Updated website address for webinar and 1-2-1 sessions in Competition Document
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