Broad Agency Announcement for Biomedical Research and Diving Equipment Development

The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks proposals for biomedical research and diving equipment development. The focus is on diver health, safety, and performance, deep diving advancements, and submarine escape and rescue. Program objectives aim to improve diving equipment for fleet capabilities and develop procedures to increase Navy personnel safety and effectiveness. Projects are typically two years or less, though three-year projects will be considered. Interest areas include breathing gas supply, human performance, protection from the undersea environment, decompression, and tools, transportation, and training. Specific goals involve improving CO2 scrubbing materials and developing portable oxygen concentrators. Proposals are accepted for two years from publication, with awards anticipated in FY 2028 and 2029. Contracts awarded historically average around $300K or less annually, though this is not an obligatory value.