SBIR / STTR #DHA26BZ01-NV002

SBIR R&D Solicitation: Detection and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Working Dogs

This opportunity from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) seeks innovative research and development solutions for detecting and treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military working dogs. - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Defense - SBIR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for TBI detection and treatment in military working dogs - Prototype development and feasibility testing using suitable animal models - Commercialization planning and regulatory approval (FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine) - Related SBIR topics include shelf-stable canine whole blood products, environmental exposure detection, wearable biomarker devices, and antifungal small molecules - Product Line Items: - Detection and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Working Dogs (Part Number: DHA26BZ01-NV002) - Other related SBIR topics (see attachment): - Military Working Dog Whole Blood Product or Substitute (DHA26BZ01-NV001) - Environmental Exposure Detection Technologies (DHA26BZ01-NV003) - Wearable Device for Biomarker Detection (DHA26BZ01-NV004) - Small Molecules with Antifungal Properties (DHA26BZ01-DV005) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SBIR program eligibility (small business, R&D capability) - Adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements (FDA CVM approval, animal research protocols) - CMMC Level 1 required for Phase I, Level 2 for Phase II - No direct canine testing; use suitable animal models - Proposal submission via Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; focus is on R&D and prototype development - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 6 months, up to $300,000 - Phase II: 24 months, up to $1,400,000 - Direct to Phase II: 24 months, up to $1,400,000 - Place of Performance: - Defense Health Agency (DHA) federal office

Description

This solicitation focuses on the detection and treatment of traumatic brain injury in military working dogs. It is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and seeks small businesses with strong research and development capabilities to pursue and commercialize medical technologies. The solicitation includes phases I, II, and SPII and requires proposals to be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). The Phase I base amount must not exceed $300,000 over a 6-month period of performance.

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