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DHS-ST-18-108-FR02-SUPPLEMENTAL: Protective Equipment for Responders

Closed Closed July 24, 2024 Opportunity DHS-ST-18-108-FR02-SUPPLEMENTAL ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$750,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility for this supplemental funding is limited TDA Research, Inc, originally selected and approved for funding as part of the First Responder Group BAA 13-012 Solicitation Call 0005, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Published in Federal Business Opportunities. As part of this process, the applications were evaluated for scientific and technical merit by (an) appropriate Scientific Review Group(s) convened by FRG, in accordance with standard peer review policy and procedures. Supplemental Applicaiton will be received through GrantSolutions.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Safety and Violence Prevention Research, Evaluation, and Implementation awards averaged $1.0 million; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (70% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The recipient has successfully developed a PAPR for wildland firefighters that provides HEPA-level protection against particulate matters and Class II NFPA 1984:2022 protection against chemical vapor hazards. In-house testing has been conducted by the recipient to address the work identified under the prior NOFO to include realignment of the WFR’s carbon bed performance in compliance with NFPA 1984:2022, modification of the battery pack to ensure resistance to heat exposure and flammability, and creation of a compartmented backpack for housing of the WFR. Additionally, the wildland firefighter respirator (WFR) has undergone three operational field assessments occurring in FY22/23. The assessments allowed experienced wildland firefighters to participate in various wildland simulation exercises using the WFR. The evaluators provided substantive feedback to the recipient, which was overwhelmingly positive regarding battery life, airflow, noise level, mounting systems, and communication capability while wearing the WFR. These combined efforts have resulted in respiratory technology compliant with the regulatory standards noted in NFPA 1984 and have successfully achieved both functionality and levels of performance that is unavailable from the PAPRs that are currently sold commercially.

Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

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