Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device
ID: SOCOM254-D002Type: Phase II
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Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device

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Agency: DODBranch: SOCOM

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking proposals for the development of an Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device under the SBIR program. The objective is to create a compact, durable device capable of generating oxygen with a purity of 93% +/- 3% at a flow rate of 15 liters per minute, suitable for use in austere prehospital environments and capable of supporting multiple patients. This innovative technology aims to reduce reliance on oxygen cylinders, enhancing operational efficiency for military medical personnel in the field. Interested parties should note that the solicitation will open on February 26, 2025, with proposals due by March 26, 2025, and can find more information at the provided source link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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