Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Develop portable, lightweight SERS sampling tickets to enhance chemical and biological threat detection for military personnel, enabling more sensitive and selective identification of materials with minimal sample requirements compared to current handheld Raman detectors. These innovative coupons address variability challenges in spectroscopic measurements, providing a compact solution for rapid threat assessment in specialized CBRN units.
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The Department of Defense has fielded several handheld Raman detectors over the past 15 years to support specialized chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) units across the services and Special Operations forces. These detectors typically contain very large libraries (in the thousands) of solid and liquid chemicals (including toxins, as chemicals of biological origin) that are identifiable with the device. However, these devices typically require a “bulk” amount of liquid or soli...
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
# Summary of Q&A Changes **New Question Added:** - Q1: Inquiry about alternative Raman architecture (multiplexed swept-source Raman) and alignment with topic CBD254-006. Government response clarifies topic scope focuses on SERS substrate development for traditional fielded handheld Raman detectors. **No substantive answer changes** – all previous Q&As (Q2-Q7) remain identical, covering: enhancement mechanisms, market volume (hundreds of thousands/year), multi-wavelength compatibility (785/830/1064nm), Phase I-only submissions, cost target ($10/unit or less), physical specifications (5-15mm size, >100µm laser spot, 2-300mm working distance), and single-use disposable format.
Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Close Date changed from 2026-03-04 to 2026-04-29
Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Open Date changed from 2026-02-11 to 2026-04-01
Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Close Date changed from 2026-02-25 to 2026-03-04
Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Open Date changed from 2026-01-14 to 2026-01-21
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
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Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Close Date changed from 2026-01-28 to 2026-02-04
Novel Sampling Tickets for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of Chemical and Biological (CB) Threat Materials
Open Date changed from 2026-01-07 to 2026-01-14
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