DTRA / JSTO S&T CBRN-Capability Operational User Trial 2027 (SCOUT 27)

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency issued a Request for Information on September 1, 2026, soliciting CBRN technology nominations for the SCOUT 27 Operational User Trial scheduled for March 12–18, 2027, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, with Phase 1 submissions due October 9, 2026. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to contract; the government will not pay for submissions or reimburse development costs.

DTRA seeks two distinct technology categories: ruggedized prototypes at Technology Readiness Level 4–6+ for operational assessment by joint warfighters during the main event, and early-stage concepts at TRL 1–3 for the concurrent Concepts Crucible exhibition track featuring static displays. The government explicitly prioritizes disruptive innovation over incremental improvements to existing CBRN defense technologies.

Four core operational focus areas guide submissions: decentralized early warning and tactical data fusion; warfighter burden reduction and extended protection; autonomous and precision hazard mitigation; and tactical-edge diagnostics with expeditionary resiliency.

Eligible respondents include industrial and commercial entities, federal R&D organizations, academia, non-profits, FFRDCs, and UARCs. All submissions must be unclassified. Phase 1 entries are submitted via the JETT portal; selection notifications occur November 16, 2026, followed by technology coordination interviews November 17–December 7, 2026. Selected respondents are provided venues and assessment personnel at no cost but bear travel and shipping expenses.