SBIR / STTR #DHA26BZ01-NV001

SBIR Solicitation: Medical Solutions for Military Working Dogs and Human Patients

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking innovative medical solutions for military working dogs and human patients through its SBIR program: - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), SBIR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Shelf-stable whole blood product or substitute for military working dogs - Part number: DHA26BZ01-NV001 - Must have oxygen carrier characteristics and thermal stability (-9 to 60°C) - Detection and treatment solutions for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military working dogs - Part number: DHA26BZ01-NV002 - Includes prototype development and FDA CVM approval pathway - Environmental exposure detection and decontamination treatments for military working dogs - Part number: DHA26BZ01-NV003 - Wearable device for detecting biomarkers and treating viral/bacterial infections in military personnel - Part number: DHA26BZ01-NV004 - Non-invasive, initial treatment capability - Small molecule antifungal compounds for human use - Part number: DHA26BZ01-DV005 - Broad-spectrum, low toxicity, targeting FDA clearance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be shelf-stable, suitable for field use, and meet regulatory/ethical standards (including FDA and animal research approvals) - CMMC Level 1 required for Phase I, Level 2 for Phase II - Open to small businesses with strong R&D capabilities - Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is for new product development

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of a whole blood product or substitute specifically for military working dogs. The program is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The solicitation is open for submissions and includes phases 1, 2, and 2S (SPII). Proposers must submit their proposals via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow the detailed instructions provided in the Department of War (DoW) SBIR Program solicitation. The goal is to support research and development of medical technologies that enhance the survivability and operational effectiveness of military personnel and their working dogs.

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