SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ01-NP001

DARPA SBIR: Interoperable Medical Technologies for Humans and Military Working Dogs (BARK)

DARPA is inviting small businesses to propose innovative medical and technology solutions under the Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) program as part of its SBIR initiative. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office in Arlington, VA - Products/Services Requested: - Development of interoperable medical products for both humans and military working dogs - Examples: universal plasma filters, synthetic plasma, physiological sensors, adjustable medical devices, interoperable medical countermeasures, pharmaceutical delivery mechanisms - Additional technology topics include photonic-electronic panel integration, smart whole blood field transfusion systems, and regenerative medicine platforms for finger restoration - Research and development services across three phases: - Phase I: Feasibility research, in vitro/in silico testing, preliminary prototype design - Phase II: Prototype development, pre-clinical/user testing, regulatory and commercialization strategy - Phase III: Dual-use applications for military and civilian settings - Notable Requirements: - Open topic: No specific OEMs, products, or quantities mandated; encourages innovative, scalable, and regulatory-compliant solutions - CMMC Level 2 certification required - Detailed commercialization plans and monthly reporting - Electronic submission via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Set aside for small businesses - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 4–8 months - Phase II: 12–18 months (with up to 6-month option) - Direct to Phase II: 18 months (with 6-month option) - Total potential duration: up to 24 months - Estimated Award Value: - Ranges from $150,000 to $1.8 million per award - Place of Performance: - DARPA Small Business Programs Office, 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Description

This solicitation is for the Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) under the SBIR program by DARPA. It is an open topic aimed at increasing the transition of commercial technology to the Department of War, expanding the small business nontraditional industrial base, increasing commercialization derived from investments of the Department of War, and expanding the ability for qualifying small business concerns to propose technology solutions to meet the needs of the Department of War. Proposals will follow a two-step submission process starting with a white paper submission. The solicitation is open and currently accepting questions.

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