SBIR / STTR #DHA26BZ01-NV003

SBIR R&D Solicitation: Environmental Exposure Detection and Decontamination for Military Working Dogs

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) SBIR Program, is seeking small business proposals for the research and development of environmental exposure detection and decontamination solutions for Military Working Dogs (MWDs). - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), SBIR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of technologies to detect environmental exposures (e.g., toxic industrial chemicals/materials) in MWDs - Development of systemic decontamination treatments for MWDs - Lightweight, field-usable indicator/detector prototypes for veterinary and animal care personnel - Prototypes must be suitable for laboratory and field testing, with a pathway toward FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) approval - Dual-use potential for civilian emergency veterinary and law enforcement applications - Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be innovative and shelf-stable, with thermal stability for field conditions - Proposals must address both detection and treatment aspects - FDA veterinary approval is a targeted outcome - Compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, including animal research approvals - CMMC Level 1 required for Phase I, Level 2 for Phase II - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified; the opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses with relevant R&D capabilities - Funding ranges from $300,000 (Phase I, 6 months) to $1,400,000 (Phase II, 24 months), with direct-to-Phase II options for select topics

Description

This solicitation is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program by the Department of Defense. It focuses on developing environmental exposure detection technologies and/or decontamination treatments specifically for military working dogs. The solicitation is currently open and seeks proposals that address these technological needs to enhance the health and operational effectiveness of military working dogs. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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