Automated Air Replenishment and Rodent Life Support System

The contract involves the design and supply of an automated air replenishment and life support system specifically intended to ensure the post-blast survivability of anesthetized rodents. This system is crucial for maintaining the health and stability of rodents following exposure to blast environments, facilitating research and testing related to medical and defense applications. The work is to be performed as a subcontract and falls under the NAICS code 384160. Issued by the Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity under the Department of Defense, the project is based in San Antonio. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026. The contract emphasizes advanced technological integration to support life support in challenging conditions, indicating a focus on both innovation and the welfare of experimental subjects in defense-related medical research.