SBIR / STTR #26.BZ

DARPA SBIR: Interoperable Medical Solutions for K-9s and Humans (BARK Program)

DARPA is seeking small business innovation for the 'Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK)' program, focused on interoperable medical solutions for both military working dogs and humans. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - DARPA Small Business Programs Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of interoperable medical products for humans and military working dogs - Universal plasma filters and synthetic plasma - Physiological sensors and adjustable medical devices - Interoperable medical countermeasures - Dosing and delivery mechanisms for pharmaceuticals - Phase I: Feasibility research, in vitro/in silico testing, and preliminary prototype design - Phase II: Prototype development, pre-clinical/user testing, and regulatory/commercialization strategy - Phase III: Dual-use applications for military and civilian care - Notable Requirements: - Open topic solicitation—flexible approaches and adaptation of commercial solutions encouraged - Compliance with SBIR program rules and CMMC Level 2 certification - Detailed commercialization plans required - Electronic submission via Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Two-step proposal process: white paper followed by full proposal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions may include a range of medical device and biotechnology manufacturers - Estimated award values range from $150,000 to $1.8 million, with periods of performance from 4 to 24 months

Description

This solicitation is for the Broadening Availability of Regimens for K-9s (BARK) under the SBIR program by DARPA. The topic aims to develop new regimens for K-9s. It is an open topic encouraging innovative research concepts to adapt commercial products or solutions to close capability gaps, improve performance, or provide technological advancements. Proposals follow a two-step submission process starting with a white paper submission. The solicitation is part of the Department of War's SBIR program and is currently active.

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