Automated Air Replenishment and Rodent Life Support System

The contract seeks the design and supply of an automated air replenishment and life support system specifically engineered to maintain post-blast survivability of anesthetized rodents, a critical requirement for military medical research under high-stress, blast-exposed environments. The system must reliably sustain physiological conditions essential to rodent life after sudden shock events, ensuring data integrity and ethical standards in biomedical experiments conducted by the Department of Defense. The task focuses on precision engineering of environmental controls including oxygen delivery, carbon dioxide removal, temperature stabilization, and real-time monitoring, all integrated into a robust, automated framework capable of operating without human intervention in hostile conditions. Submitted proposals are due by June 5, 2026, and the effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 384160, indicating a focus on medical, dental, and veterinary equipment manufacturing. Performance will be based in San Antonio, aligning with existing military medical research infrastructure. The Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity is leading this procurement to enhance the reliability of animal-based trauma and recovery studies, critical for advancing battlefield medical protocols. All systems must meet stringent operational thresholds for durability, rapid response, and environmental consistency, with no tolerance for failure during simulated blast scenarios.