The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships.
| Opportunity | S&T Program | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense Center (CBTS), a DHS Center of Excellence, led by Texas A&M University, is accepting proposals via the General Research Request for Proposals. The goal is to support the development of innovative technologies and capacities to detect and respond to biological threats moving through global supply chains.
Who should apply: Industry, academia, national labs, recognized R&D organizations. |
Office of University Programs | July 26, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. CDT |
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System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) issued an RFI for commercially available closed circuit self-contained breathing apparatuses. Information submitted may be included in a market survey and will not result in a procurement by DHS.
Who should apply: Closed circuit self-contained breathing apparatus vendors, distributors, or manufacturers that produce commercial-off-the-shelf products that are available to the fire service community. |
SAVER | July 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EDT |
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System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) issued an RFI for commercially available thermal imaging cameras. Information submitted may be included in a market survey and will not result in a procurement by DHS.
Who should apply: Thermal imaging camera vendors, distributors, or manufacturers that produce commercial-off-the-shelf products that are available to the fire service community. |
SAVER | July 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EDT |
| Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs.
Who should apply: Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, medium to large businesses, academia, national labs, recognized R&D organizations, international. |
S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement | May 31, 2029, at 11:59 p.m. ET |
DHS Innovation, Research and Development Opportunities of Interest
- Transportation Security Administration’s Innovative Demonstrations for Enterprise Advancement (IDEA) Broad Agency Announcement
Other DHS Funding Opportunities
- Browse the full list of DHS opportunities at SAM.gov.
- Learn how to do business with DHS.
- Search for grant opportunities on Grants.gov.
- Visit the Government Acquisition & Grants Portal to learn how vendors and grant applicants, find, respond to and win opportunities for contracts, grants, and other types of assistance funding.
Connect with Us
S&T has a dedicated industry liaison who is focused on directing our private sector partners to the appropriate point of contact. If you have any questions on S&T partnership opportunities or would like to tell us about your capabilities, please email SandT.Innovation@hq.dhs.gov.