SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ01-DV003

DARPA SBIR Solicitation for Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion System (SWiFT) and Related Medical/Technology Solutions

DARPA is seeking innovative small business proposals for the development of advanced medical and technology solutions under the SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by DARPA Small Business Programs Office - Main Topics Solicited: - Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK): interoperable medical products for humans and military working dogs - Photonic-electronic Panels Integration (PEPI): advanced photonic chip and panel integration - SWiFT: Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system for autonomous blood collection, storage, diagnostics, and transfusion - Extremity Platform for On-demand Surgical Implantation and Tissue Integration: regenerative medicine for finger restoration - SWiFT System Requirements: - Fully autonomous, self-contained device for blood collection, storage, diagnostic testing, transfusion, and continuous monitoring - Features robotic venipuncture, microfluidics, blood typing/crossmatching, vital sign monitoring, and AI-driven alerts - Ruggedized for field use, lightweight (<5 lbs), cost target under $300 - Designed for both military and civilian applications - Unique Requirements: - CMMC Level 2 certification - Detailed commercialization plans - Milestone-based deliverables including prototype demonstrations and final reports - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 4–8 months (feasibility, conceptual design) - Phase II: 12–18 months (prototype development, validation), with options up to 6 months - Direct to Phase II: 18-month base, 6-month option - Estimated Award Range: $150,000 to $1,800,000 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are listed; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses - Place of Performance and Delivery: - DARPA Small Business Programs Office, Arlington, VA - 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program managed by DARPA. It seeks proposals for the development of the Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system. The topic is currently open for questions and proposals, with a response due date of March 30, 2016. Proposers are encouraged to review all attached documents for detailed instructions and requirements.

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