Technical Inquiries (TIs)

The core function of HDIAC is to answer technical questions using our in-house technical personnel, vast DoD information resources, and our extensive network of subject matter experts (SMEs). HDIAC has technical staff available to conduct technical research in order to give you a head start on your analysis or study in any of our technical focus areas. We offer a free 4-hour TI research service or, for slightly larger research efforts, we offer an extended technical inquiry (ETI) service.

Technical Inquiry Features

Our TIs include the following to help you with your research:

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Literature Searches

A curated bibliography given a technical topic

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Document Requests

Dissemination of technical reports to authorized users

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SME Referrals

Contacts and connections with relevant, technical SMEs

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Free Technical Inquiry Services

HDIAC’s free TI service offers 4 hours of free research per inquiry on any topic within our technical focus areas. Typical TI efforts may include answering technical questions, literature searches, document requests, or referrals to SMEs. Completed responses are compiled and delivered to the inquirer in less than 10 business days.

 

How to Submit a New Technical Inquiry

Log in to our member portal using a CAC, ECA, or PIV and then complete the New Technical Inquiry form.

Users without a CAC, ECA, or PIV can email us at contact@hdiac.org with the inquirer's name, email address, organization, active government contract number (if applicable), the technical inquiry, and any additional details.

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Extended Technical Inquiry (ETI) Services

ETIs are externally funded research efforts that go slightly beyond 4 research hours. ETIs require between 5 and 160 technical hours of research, with a $50K maximum ceiling and period of performance up to 2 months.

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Notable Inquiries

Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

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By default, only content within your selected technical focus areas is displayed throughout the site. You can update your technical focus areas in your profile or temporarily filter the content here.

Scar Tissue Release Technologies for Prosthetics

What methodologies exist for releasing scar tissue and adhesions to offer amputees better comfort and longevitiy with their prosthetics?

Biological Threat Detection for Food Defense

What U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-funded technologies exist for food defense research focusing on biological threat detection?

AI/ML Used in Biometric Identification Applications

What information is available concerning DoD standards and/or methods for validating and implementing data derived from machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms used in biometric identification applications?

Emergency Communications Networks

What developing and commercial-off-the-shelf technologies are used to fill emergency communication network gaps for humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations?

Project Thor

Can you provide unclassified information for the historic research efforts for "Project Thor"?

UAV-Compatible CBRN Detectors

What CBRN detectors are available for unmanned aerial vehicles?

Example Inquiries

Example TIs are samples of the wide range of technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support. They are intended to show the breadth of information requests we receive.

Can you provide an annotated bibliography on atmospheric dust globally, or provide relevant subject matter experts to engage with?

November 25, 2024

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

September 26, 2024

What work is being done to create additional safety equipment to protect a Warfighter’s head from low-level blasts?

September 26, 2024

Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?

September 26, 2024

What is causing the current surge in Oropouche virus cases in Brazil?

September 17, 2024

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

July 18, 2024