SBIR / STTR #CBD254-005

DoD SBIR: Advanced Regenerable Respirator Filtration Systems and CBRN Defense Technologies

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses to advance chemical and biological defense technologies for military use. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) - Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO CBD) - Primary Focus Areas: - Development of complex geometries for extended wear respirators with regenerable particulate matter protection - Advanced particulate filtration systems (PFAS-free, 3D printable, ruggedized for military environments) - Novel detection and diagnostic tools (e.g., SERS sampling tickets, deployable microsensors, shelf-stable nucleic acid reagents) - On-demand manufacturing of CBRN sensors and biologics - Microphysiological systems for vaccine evaluation - Products/Deliverables Requested: - Particulate filtration swatches (5.3" diameter, ≤2.5" thick) with high efficiency (≥95% PM10/PM2.5 reduction), clog resistance, and low breathing resistance - 3 swatches for initial demonstration - 10 swatches for regeneration testing (≥3 cycles, <5% efficiency loss, <5% pressure drop increase) - Prototype particulate impactor system compatible with commercial respirators (e.g., M50, half-mask), designed for user comfort and OSHA fit testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Filtration systems must be PFAS-free, suitable for additive manufacturing, and maintain performance after multiple regeneration cycles - Prototypes must integrate with existing commercial respirators and support extended wear in high-particulate military environments - Compliance with SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022, including disclosure of foreign nationals involved - Adherence to DoD SBIR program instructions - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions must be compatible with commercial respirators such as the M50 - Other Technologies Sought: - SERS sampling tickets, deployable microsensors, CBRN sensor manufacturing, tactical visualization tools, field diagnostics, biologics-on-demand, and vaccine evaluation systems - Quantities: - 3 initial filtration swatches - 10 swatches for regeneration testing - 1 prototype impactor system - Period of Performance: - Phase I: up to 6 months (some topics 4 months), max funding ~$209,575 - Phase II: 12-24 months, total funding up to ~$1.4 million - Direct to Phase II: 12 months base + 12-month option - Place of Performance: - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) - Department of Defense offices

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, specifically under the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). It seeks proposals for developing complex geometries for extended wear respirators aimed at regenerable particulate matter protection. The program focuses on improving defensive capabilities against chemical and biological threats, including detection, protection, hazard mitigation, medical countermeasures, and related technologies. The solicitation is open for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2S proposals, with a question deadline of June 28, 2023, and a response due date of July 9, 2023.

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