SWiFT: Smart Whole Blood Field Transfusion system

The DPA26BZ01-DV003: SWiFT program seeks innovative proposals for a self-contained, autonomous device to revolutionize blood collection and transfusion in military and civilian settings. This device aims to automate the entire process, including blood collection, temporary storage, diagnostic testing, and transfusion, with continuous donor/recipient monitoring and alerts. The current manual process is complex, labor-intensive, and prone to error, leading to low success rates and significant time expenditure in critical situations. The SWiFT system will integrate existing miniaturized technologies, robust sensors, and AI-driven decision logic, ensuring continuous monitoring of vital signs and automatic alerts for adverse events. The objective is to reduce human intervention, errors, and variability while increasing efficiency and safety. Phase I focuses on feasibility, conceptual design, and risk mitigation, including technology down-selection and system architecture. Phase II involves prototype development and validation, aiming for a ruggedized alpha prototype capable of end-to-end transfusion in a laboratory setting. The device is intended for dual-use applications in emergency medical services, hospitals, blood banks, and tactical combat casualty care, with a target market price under $300 and a weight under 5 lbs.