Chemical Agent Sensor

Project Type

Project New

Objective

The project will be delivered in three implementation phases:

(a) Phase 1 (Completed) - procurement of the Local detection and Identification System.

The Local System consists of:

• Detector Fixed Site;
• Detector Hand Held Portable;
• Chemical Identification System; and
• Chemical and Biological Sample Collection and Transportation Kits;

(b) Phase 2 (Completed) - procurement of a Personal System, which consists of detectors for individual soldiers; and

(c) Phase 3 (Underway) - procurement of a stand-off system, which consists of a sensor to detect and identify a chemical hazard at some distance from the detector’s location.

Requirements

The project will be delivered in three implementation phases:

(a) Phase 1 (Completed) - procurement of the Local detection and Identification System.

The Local System consists of:

• Detector Fixed Site;
• Detector Hand Held Portable;
• Chemical Identification System; and
• Chemical and Biological Sample Collection and Transportation Kits;

(b) Phase 2 (Completed) - procurement of a Personal System, which consists of detectors for individual soldiers; and

(c) Phase 3 (Underway) - procurement of a stand-off system, which consists of a sensor to detect and identify a chemical hazard at some distance from the detector’s location.

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Funding Range

$50 million to $99 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

Completed

Initial Delivery

In Progress

Final Delivery

2026/2027

Defence Capability Areas

• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Personal Equipment and Protection Systems

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Life saving and support systems
• Specialized Services (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
• Detection Systems
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Specialized Systems (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
• Warning Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems

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