The Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Technology Alliance (CBRTA), a component of the National Technology Alliance (NTA) leverages commercial investment in CBR technology to meet U.S. Government's needs in homeland defense and security by providing unprecedented access to proprietary technology. CBRTA's 12 partners have demonstrated world-class aggregate capabilities in CBR defense-related technologies and biomedical systems, including detection, identification, warning, protection, and decontamination. CBRTA offers a streamlined, government approved contracting mechanism to provide: (1) R&D Prototyping; (2) Independent Assessments and Evaluations; and (3) Rapid Response Operations Support.

The NBC Industry Group was formed in 1994 to provide a forum for companies of all sizes to receive and share information on nuclear, biological and chemical defense matters of both a civil and military nature. This exchange of information includes interaction with the U.S. Armed Forces, the Department of Homeland Security, other appropriate agencies, the end users of its member's products and services, and the public. Today the NBC Industry Group represents the force of 133 companies ranging from individual consultants to major corporations. Its monthly Group meetings are held at Spates Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Membership dues are $300.00 per year. For more information, please visit www.nbcindustrygroup.com.