The Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement to develop and demonstrate a protective respiratory system for wildland firefighters. The recipient has successfully created a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that provides HEPA-level protection against particulate matter and Class II NFPA 1984:2022 protection against chemical vapors. The respirator has undergone in-house testing and three field assessments, with positive feedback from firefighters on its performance. The key objectives are to ensure the respirator meets regulatory standards, achieves required functionality, and improves upon currently available commercial PAPRs.
Potential awards under the Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies program (CFDA 97.108) range from $150,000 to over $3.5 million, with periods of performance typically between 1-5 years. The work is to be performed at the recipient's location. Applications for this opportunity are due by July 24, 2024.
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