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Screening System Data Consortium Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF — SCI TECH ACQ DIV

No Set aside used software developmentalgorithm developmentdata curationthreat detectionsensor data

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DHS Science & Technology Directorate seeks feedback on a draft Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to establish a Screening Systems Data Sharing Consortium for concealed threat detection software development.

DHS is soliciting public comment on draft CRADA terms for a multi-party consortium to collect, curate, and distribute sensor data supporting concealed threat detection algorithm and synthetic data development.

What you'll need

Submit written comments on draft CRADA terms by June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Must be a public or private entity interested in concealed threat detection software development or sensor data
Prospective consortium members will participate in multi-party CRADA agreement
Participation in prior Industry Day events (Feb 18-19, 2026 at TSL in New Jersey) recommended but not required

Ideal bidder: Software developers, algorithm innovators, synthetic data specialists, and sensor technology companies focused on security screening and concealed threat detection.

Est. value: Not stated

Eligibility: No set-aside; full and open to public and private sector entities.

Solicitation #	70RSAT25RFI000018
Notice type	Sources Sought
NAICS	—
Set-aside	No Set aside used
Place of performance	Washington, DC
Response deadline	2026-06-17 14:00
Posted	2026-05-28

View & bid on SAM.gov → Contact: opoindustryliaison@hq.dhs.gov

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