SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ06-DV029

DARPA SBIR Solicitation: ICU-in-a-Box and Advanced Autonomous Medical & Sensing Technologies

DARPA is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses for the development of advanced autonomous medical and sensing technologies under its SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Defense - DARPA Small Business Programs Office, Contracts Management Office - Products and Services Requested: - ICU-in-a-Box: Autonomous extracorporeal life support platform for prolonged field care - Portable system integrating resuscitation, cardiovascular and pulmonary support, with optional electrolyte and medication delivery - Autonomous control algorithms, ECMO functionality, fluid resuscitation, closed-loop auto-titration, and remote monitoring - Additional technology topics include: - High-altitude airborne geologic sensing system for subsurface tomographic imaging - Networked pest detection and surveillance system for New World Screwworm - Noninvasive device for occult hemorrhage detection and localization - AI system influence benchmarking testbed - Casualty operations and resource prediction software (CORPS) - Autonomous chemical casualty triage and treatment system (TRIAGE-X) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses with relevant capabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be portable, autonomous, and suitable for austere military environments - Emphasis on integration of advanced sensing, AI, and closed-loop control - Proposals must address phased development, animal model testing, and regulatory strategy - Electronic proposal submission via DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Compliance with SBIR program rules and DARPA-specific instructions - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No explicit part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on technology development and prototyping

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of autonomous extracorporeal multiple-organ support therapies, under the SBIR program managed by DARPA. The project aims to advance technologies that can provide critical care support in an autonomous manner. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response due date of February 17, 2023. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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