A--Investigation of Filter Degradation of Respirators

The CDC plans to negotiate directly with the North Carolina State University College of Textiles to investigate the degradation of filters used in respiratory protective systems and to develop corresponding models that describe system functionality and deterioration over time. This contract focuses specifically on understanding how filter performance deteriorates, which is critical for maintaining the effectiveness and safety of respiratory protection equipment. The contract is identified under solicitation number 2002-N-00438 and is currently in the presolicitation phase, with no solicitation documents available at this time. The primary point of contact for this effort is Louis A Summers, a contract specialist at CDC, reachable via email or phone. The collaboration will draw on the expertise of the College of Textiles' Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science department located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This sole source acquisition highlights the CDC’s intent to leverage specialized knowledge in textiles and filter materials critical to public health and safety initiatives involving respiratory protection.