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To address the DHS need for providing U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents with an innovative agent-portable device to augment situational awareness in low light/adverse conditions, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes, in Phase II, to advance the new Infrared and Optical Wilderness Location and Surveillance (IROWL) system proven feasible in Phase I. IROWL is based on the unique integration of a ...

Currently, there is no resuscitation fluid with oxygen carrier and plasma expansion capabilities to treat hemorrhagic shock in combat canines. Under SOCOM SBIR Phase 1, VirTech Bio developed a new hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier, VIR-VET, and performed successful feasibility safety and efficacy tests in rat models. In those studies, VIR-VET demonstrated prolonged vascular retention, without advers ...

Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs) are an integral aspect of the US military. The continued expansion and use of these indispensable force multipliers in an intense, ever-changing and complex battlefield requires enhancing their innate capabilities in a timely manner. Additionally, canines have a relatively short life span, and considering the substantial training period that MPCs must undergo, their ef ...

DHS has an unmet need for measuring ultra-high-intensity, near-field blast overpressure caused by internal blast within a commercial aircraft explosive threat environment in order to facilitate characterization of blast effects to commercial aircraft structures.The goal of this DHS SBIR OATS project is to deliver advanced thin, flexible, conformable, multi-sensing-point film sensor technology for ...

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a PCS-Enabled Unattended Radiation Detection and Attribution System (PURDAS) that will be able to detect, identify, and attribute radiological sources to specific source carriers or conveyances. The PURDAS will include a COTS gamma and neutron detection capability as well as a visible camera, onboard processing, and wireless radios. PURDAS units wil ...

Toyon Research Corp. proposes the development, testing, and integration of an in-house automated 3D reconstruction and wide-area reconnaissance pipeline that provides Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission planners with the capability of automated high-resolution 3D model/scene generation from tactical sensor data and imagery. The proposed development will incorporate algorithms identied in the P ...

Baker Engineering Inc. (BEI) will continue researching advanced technologies to improve Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engine durability, wear resistance, and strength within critical internal engine components. BEIs expertise in advanced engine development will drive this program to obtain the best possible combination of performance and durability enhancements for UAV engines, while providing an ...

To address the USSOCOM need for a color night-vision sensor, in Phase II, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to advance development of the new Integrated Color Night-Vision Camera (ICONIC) proven feasible in Phase I. The innovation in the proposed color night-vision sensor is the compact long effective focal length lens (CLOFL) optics that allows for a compact camera with the required rang ...

During the proposed Phase II research and development effort, the project team will develop and demonstrate the Solid Propellant Engine for Enhanced Delta-V (SPECK-Ops) to provide a responsive, high-thrust orbital maneuvering, propulsion capability to CubeSats. The system will be tested simulated space environments and subject to various space qualification tests. The resulting propulsion system w ...

Despite years of development, exoskeletons have yet to demonstrate dynamic benefits where they can improve the performance of able-bodied individuals. This proposal aims to use novel fabric centered exoskeleton technology to develop a lightweight, high power density exoskeleton to improve dynamic human performance for the first time.