SAM #HT9427-26-RFI-7006

Request for Information: Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM) for Military Working Dogs

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical R&D Contracting Division 2 at Fort Detrick, Maryland, is seeking information from industry regarding the development and fielding of a Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM) for Military Working Dogs (MWDs). - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical R&D Contracting Division 2, Fort Detrick, Maryland - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM) solutions - Canine thermal and environmental monitors - Enhanced engineering solutions for real-time monitoring - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must enable near real-time monitoring of MWDs' core body temperature, environmental conditions (humidity, temperature), activity level, and geolocation - Integration of multiple data types to optimize tactical deployment and reduce heat injuries in MWDs - Focus on preserving high-value canine assets and mitigating environmental casualties - No product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified in the available information

Description

Military Working Dogs (MWDs) provide critical capabilities in operations, which include assisting with patrols, combat tracking, and detection of mines, explosives, and narcotics. Like all canines, MWDs can be susceptible to heat injuries. The Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM) effort seeks to reduce heat injuries in MWDs through near real-time monitoring of MWD core body temperature.  CTMM will leverage data collected from this canine thermal monitor along with environmental conditions (e.g., humidity, temperature), measured activity level, and geolocation data to optimize tactical deployment, mitigate environmental casualties, and preserve these high value combat assets.  Through this RFI, WRPBH is seeking information on canine thermal and environmental monitors and enhanced engineering solutions to inform and guide CTMM development and fielding.

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