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Quantum Dot Labeled Bio-Taggants for Enhanced Remote Detection

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
86677 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F073-084-0645 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
2520 W 237TH ST TORRANCE, CA 90505-
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Quantum Dot Labeled Bio-Taggants for Enhanced Remote Detection
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA8650-08-M-6829
Award Amount: $99,994.00
 

Abstract:

The use of taggants to mark and identify objects and materials is an emerging technology with many potential applications. One very important taggant application is the ability to remotely identify appropriately tagged materials and objects from airborne platforms. Biological materials, or bio-taggants, have the potential to effectively and selectively mark targets of high interest. Intelligent Optical Systems proposes to enhance the detectability of bio-taggants via a two pronged approach: attaching specialized, biocompatible quantum dots (QDs) to bio-taggant agents, and using a specialized time-correlated photon counting system designed to sensitively detect QD fluorescence excited by eye safe laser radiation. Previous studies and calculations indicate that it should be possible to detect QD labeled bio-taggants at altitudes of 100 m and greater. Phase I work will demonstrate the feasibility of such a system, and determine the limits of detection in terms of distance and the surface concentration of the taggants on targets. Phase II studies will result in the demonstration of a prototype system ready for commercialization.

Principal Investigator:

Glenn Bastiaans
Senior Scientist & Group Leader
4242636319
sbirproposals@intopsys.com

Business Contact:

Lothar Kempen
Vice President, R&D
4242636362
randdoffice@intopsys.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
2520 W. 237th Street Torrance, CA 90505

EIN/Tax ID: 954680779
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No