Medical Countermeasures.gov Partners

Do you have a medical countermeasure technology that could protect the public during a large-scale public health emergency (e.g., CBRN, pandemic, and emerging threats)? The Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority (BARDA) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) manages the BARDA TechWatch Program to seek information from stakeholders on available medical countermeasures in development, threat-agnostic platform technologies and manufacturing capabilities to support domestic industrial-base expansion initiatives. BARDA is particularly interested in products, technologies, and capabilities that have progressed into or beyond clinical trials, have established large-scale cGMP manufacturing capability, or utilize an approved platform. Submissions to the TechWatch program are for market research purposes only and are not considered submissions for potential funding.

JPEO-CBRND Other Transactions (OTA) Consortia

An OTA Consortium is a group of companies that may partner or team together to address DOD requirements. OTAs are designed to streamline the funding process for industry partners to address pressing needs while enabling the DOD to access technology that would otherwise not be possible. OTAs are managed by the JPEO-CBRND's Contracting Office, and each OTA has specific technical focus. Visit these links for contact information and opportunities!

Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) consortia were formed in response to the Government’s expressed interest to establish an OTA with an eligible entity or group of entities, to include industry, academic, and not-for-profit partners, for advanced development efforts to support the DOD medical pharmaceutical and diagnostic requirements as related to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel.

WHO CAN JOIN?
Companies that are part of the US Industrial base, as well as new and emerging non-traditional defense contractors, are encouraged to join the cosortia and participate in Federally-funded R&D projects. This includes traditional federal contractors, non-traditional contractors (companies that don’t typically participate in Federal R&D), academia and non-profit research institutions.

JPM CBRN Medical TechWatch

JPM CBRN Medical plays a vital role in enhancing the DoD strategy to prevent, diagnose, and treat the effects of CBRN threats and emerging infectious diseases. JPM CBRN Medical is instrumental in protecting civilian and military populations against injury and disease caused by naturally encountered infectious agents as well as intentional exposure related to CBRN warfare. Contact JPM CBRN Medical using the provided email address to share your capabilities and/or to partner in the advanced development and acquisition of safe, effective, and innovative medical solutions and systems to combat CBRN and other emerging infectious diseases.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

The SBIR and STTR programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. The mission of the SBIR/STTR programs is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy. Central to the STTR program is the partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to bridge the gap between basic science and commercialization.

Army Applications Laboratory

The Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) seeks to provide unsolicited proposals the opportunity to help solve Army problems without the worry of being lost in the shuffle, or not having the same resources as some federal solicitations that know how to work the system. AAL works hand-in-hand with startups, entrepreneurs, tech companies, VCs, universities, research labs, and others to solve Army problems. All that you need to do is submit a solution to one of AAL’s open topics and if your approach is a good fit, you get a contract. It's that simple. Rapid timelines and streamlined processes help you go from submission to prototype without battling the bureaucracy. When working on an AAL project, you not only get the opportunity to solve interesting problems, but you also get immersed into their cross-Army development process which includes access to end users, subject matter experts, and decision makers with immediate needs and real budgets.
 

Real Time Concentration Detector

Do you have capabilities and/or novel products that provide digital real-time quantitative detection and identification of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) to replace legacy colorimetric tube-based systems?  If so, JPM CBRN SOF is interested in hearing from you.

The ideal capability should automate the ability to detect, quantify, and identify chemical materials of concern and be the smallest size, weight, and power (SWaP) possible while maintaining optimal performance of the detector.

Parameters of interest include: 

• Detection: {T} chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals below IDLH {O} pharmaceutical based agents and low-volatility CWAs and TICs below IDLH 
• Time to Detect: {T} 60 seconds or less with 80% accuracy {O} 30 seconds or less with 80% accuracy
• Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP): {T} 7.6 x 3.8 x 2.6 in (19.4 x 9.7 x 6.6 cm) / 5 pounds or less / CR123 or AA for 12 hours of operation {O} 5.2 x 2.8 x 5.2 in. (13 x 7 x 13cm) / 1 pound or less / CR123 or AA for 18 hours of operation