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the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small manufacturers across the country will soon be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee, will help manufacturers expand facilities, hire workers, and increase production – as part of the Trump Administration’s broader effort to rebuild America’s industrial dominance and strength. In addition, the SBA recently expanded ITL eligibility to include small businesses across the food supply chain, including those in the agriculture, production, and logistics industries.

“Industrial dominance is essential to our national security and strength, and the Trump Administration has taken historic action to incentivize “Made in America” through tax cuts, deregulation, fair trade and energy dominance – all of which are restoring American industries and jobs,” said SBA Administrator Loeffler. “Today, the SBA is taking another step to support reindustrialization with our new Made in America loan guarantee, which will give U.S. manufacturers additional financing to expand operations, modernize equipment, and supercharge domestic production. Small businesses make up 98% of all manufacturers in America, and as I’ve traveled across the country meeting with industry leaders, the demand for additional capital to expand and hire is evident. This Administration is transforming America into a nation of builders once again, as part of an industrial comeback that is being led by small businesses.”

The ITL program unlocks long-term, affordable financing to support American producers – offering borrowers additional flexibility through an increased SBA guarantee of 90% compared to the standard 75% guarantee for the agency’s flagship 7(a) Loan Program. This expanded support will give lenders greater confidence to deploy capital into domestic manufacturing, driving investments in machinery, facilities, and production capacity.

Starting May 1st, manufacturers across NAICS Sectors 31–33 will become eligible for the expanded ITL Program. Eligible businesses may use the funds to:

• Upgrade or replace equipment to improve productivity and reduce unit costs.
• Modernize facilities and production lines to meet customer and national security requirements.
• Diversify supply chains away from foreign adversaries and bring critical production back to the United States.
• Build more resilient inventory positions.
• Expand operations and capacity through strategic acquisitions.

The enhanced SBA funding builds on the Trump Administration’s broader commitment to reshoring American industry and domestic supply chains. President Trump’s Working Family Tax Cuts include major incentives for small manufacturers – including 100% expensing on factory equipment, no tax on overtime, and a permanent 20% small business deduction. The tax cut and fair trade agenda is already driving new demand and growth for small businesses, as weekly wages in the manufacturing sector surged by 5.1% in February.

In support of this agenda, the SBA launched its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative last year. The agency waived loan fees for small manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026 and established the first-ever loan program dedicated to American manufacturers. The SBA also launched its Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, a free tool designed to connect small businesses with a database of more than one million domestic suppliers and producers – and cut over $100 billion in red tape crushing small businesses, including manufacturers.

Lenders and small businesses interested in the updated International Trade Loan program can contact SBA’s national team of Finance Managers for more information. SBA’s Finance Manager team not only supports the ITL program but also serves as the agency’s working capital specialists and can help lenders and borrowers understand how ITL can be paired with SBA’s expanding suite of working capital solutions – including the MARC and Working Capital Pilot.

Response Deadline: 05.05.2026

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Wearable CBRN Threat Monitoring Sensors

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY –   This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor sam.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The JPEO-CBRND Wearable All-Hazard Remote-monitoring Program (WARP) is conducting market research for wearable and attachable sensors capable of collecting, transmitting, and integrating data about the operational environment, personnel disposition, equipment status, and exposure to CBRN threats. Technologies should monitor for a broad range of markers concurrently with low Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) attributes.

Device should be capable of real-time, continuous monitoring and display in real-time the following parameters:

• Blood pressure
• Cardiac output
• Peripheral oxygen saturation
• Tidal volume
• Minute ventilation
• Oxygen consumption
• Carbon dioxide production
• Glucose concentration
• Blood pH
• Cerebral edema indicators (e.g., regional cerebral oxygen saturation)
• Cerebral blood flow
• Skin blood flow
• Core body temperature
• Sweat rate
• Hematocrit
• C-reactive protein
• Absolute lymphocyte count
• Procalcitonin
• Electrolyte concentrations
• Force production
• Muscular fatigue indicators (e.g., electromyography)
• Motor unit recruitment
• Individual calories expended
• Lactate thresholds
• Hydration level
• Hazard Exposure Indication: Monitor and display levels of:
  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Butyrylcholinesterase
  • Opioid exposure biomarkers
  • Lactate levels
• Advanced Data Analysis: Implement algorithms to:
  • Detect and alert on deviations from established baselines.
  • Identify potential CBRN exposure based on physiological changes.
  • Predict the likelihood of performance degradation
• Cognitive Monitoring:
  • Baseline Assessment: Establish baseline cognitive performance within 30 minutes using standardized tests for:
    • Memory
    • Reaction time
    • Vigilance
• Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor and assess cognitive performance using non-invasive neurophysiological measures for:
  • Executive function
  • Learning
  • Attention
  • Focus
  • Brain activity
  • Perception
  • Visuospatial disorientation
  • Alertness
  • 3-plane accelerometry
  • Speech detection
• Environmental Monitoring:
  • Expanded Data Collection: Expand real-time data collection to include:
    • Water temperature
    • Wind speed
    • Breathing air gas concentrations (oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide)
    • Visibility
    • Other CBRN hazards

Please respond to this RFI with the following details of your systems’ capability:

White papers, concept briefs, and technical insights that detail the design feasibility, integration paths, operational readiness, and sustainment strategies for any solutions capable of meeting the above criteria. Ideal responses will include: Technical description of proposed approach, summary of relevant experience or past performance, estimated timelines and scalability, identified sustainment considerations, potential cost drivers and risk factors.

Please visit the Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) page and select “Respond to an RFI” to share your capability with us. https://jacks.jpeocbrnd.army.mil/JETT

Response Deadline: 12.19.2025

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