Production of Saline Solutions and Sterile Water Forward Deployed for Soldier Health Care

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the production of sterile saline solutions and sterile water for injection, aimed at enhancing soldier healthcare in forward-deployed settings. The objective is to establish a capability for producing these critical medical supplies using nonsterile source water, adhering to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations, and packaged in a compact format suitable for deployment. This initiative addresses the urgent need for these solutions, particularly highlighted by recent supply chain vulnerabilities, such as the shortage caused by Hurricane Helene's impact on a manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Interested applicants should prepare to demonstrate proof of concept by the application due date of February 26, 2025, with further details available at the DOD SBIR website.