Commercialization opportunity for a microwave sensitive personal protective equipment (PPE) device with Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS)
ID: KRG-25-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFMSTS – DOE CONTRACTORNorth Las Vegas, NV, 89030, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd9d7f61f0674445a4b4897f8735f5c4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, through Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS), is seeking partners to develop and commercialize a microwave-sensitive personal protective equipment (PPE) device designed to visually indicate microwave radiation exposure. This initiative aims to address health risks associated with inadvertent microwave exposure, particularly for personnel involved in telecommunication and military radar operations, where current detection methods are either costly or unreliable. Interested parties, including businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions, are encouraged to engage through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) or commercial license agreements. For further inquiries, contact the MSTS Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office at TPIP@nv.doe.gov, noting that submissions do not create any contractual obligations for MSTS.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Fritz
    TPIP@nv.doe.gov
    Keisha Garcia
    (509) 366-7370
    GarciaKR@nv.doe.gov
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    The U.S. federal initiative presented by Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) seeks partners to develop and commercialize a microwave-sensitive personal protective equipment (PPE) device. This device aims to provide a visual indication of microwave radiation exposure, addressing the health risks associated with inadvertent microwave exposure, especially for personnel in telecommunication and military radar operations. Current detection methods are either costly and electronic or inexpensive yet unreliable. MSTS invites collaboration through mechanisms like Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) or commercial license agreements with a wide range of non-federal entities, including businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the MSTS Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office via email for further engagement. It is important to note that response submissions do not entail any contractual obligations for MSTS. This opportunity emphasizes the government’s drive toward innovative safety solutions while leveraging collaborative efforts for enhanced research and development.
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