DOD Document27 Jun 2021 12:03
Below DOD doc talks About Genedrive , published 2 days ago.
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/Documents/defbudget/fy2022/budget_justification/pdfs/02_Procurement/ROC_Vol1_DW_PROC_PB22_Justification_Book_Final.pdf
“ Remarks: The Joint Handheld Bio-Agent Identifier (JHBI) program is a Joint Service Acquisition Category (ACAT) III program that addresses an existing United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) requirement for handheld, multiplexed, environmental, bio-agent identification. The JHBI program will provide handheld bio-collection preparation, and identification systems for the rapid and accurate identification of organisms at the point of contact for multiple mission types. Biomeme developed the "two3" system for Increment 1 and is improving that system to become the "three9" system for Increment 2. Both are highly multiplexed, smart phone-based, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) identification systems. Epistem is developing the "Genedrive", a 9-plex PCR system. The proposed JHBI systems will be handheld, PCR-based, multiplexed devices for the analysis of powder or liquid environmental biological samples and will be supported by tools for quickly collecting and preparing raw biological samples for use on these identifiers. JHBI capabilities will provide Special Operations Forces with timely and accurate identification of eight or more bio-agents at the point of need. Additional capabilities will be developed to meet timephases or objective requirements. These capabilities may include additional chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat assays, integrated sample preparation capabilities, and supporting capabilities, as required. In FY22, the program will provide handheld bio-identification systems for the rapid and accurate identification of organisms at the point of contact for multiple mission types to CBRN DRS System (DR-SKO) Enhancement Package 1 and Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS). Justification: In FY22 JHBI will procure the Genedrive for DR-SKO (NGB 57, USAF 85) and the Three-9 for JBTDS (NGB 19, USMC 25). FY22 will also fund fielding and program management support.“