DHS small business innovation research (SBIR) FY24 solicitation

The Department of Homeland Security seeks innovative proposals through its Small Business Innovation Research Program Fiscal Year 2024 funding opportunity. Proposals are due January 18, 2024 for research in six topic areas including agnostic detection of synthetic opioids, data labeling at scale for machine learning, 911 voice-over-IP dispatchable location systems, software defined radio for public safety, video analysis of drug and human smuggling, and enhancing mobile radiological/nuclear detection with contextual information. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, qualifications of the applicants, and commercial potential. Phase I contracts up to $175,000 and Phase II contracts ranging from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 will be awarded starting in May 2024.

This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses. Eligible businesses must be small per SBIR size standards and majority owned by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Proposals must be submitted through the online portal by the due date and meet reporting and intellectual property requirements. The place of performance is Washington, D.C.